Herbert Mallory Goodwin

GOODWIN, Herbert M.
Vicksburg, MI

Herbert Mallory Goodwin, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on February 16, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI a son of the late Herbert and Sara (Dustin) Goodwin and had been a lifelong area resident. Herbert joined the US Navy in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957. He worked for the Kalamazoo County Parks Department as a foreman for 32 years and was honored with a resolution upon his retirement in 1995. Herbert was a member of the Kal-Val Saddle Club and earned numerous awards over his 64 years there. He was an extremely enthusiastic barrel racer and had a passion for his horses. Herbert also took great pride in taking care of the grounds at Kal-Val. He was also a proud member of the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Mounted Division for many years. Herbert is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Goodwin; a daughter, Brenda Goodwin of Vicksburg; three step-sons, Curt (Shelly) Pryor of North Carolina, Eric (Amy) Pryor of Kalamazoo and Dave (Gwen) Pryor of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; a sister, Georgia Piper of South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26th from 4 to 7pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 E. Centre Ave. Services will be held 11am on Thursday, September 27th at the Country Christian Evangelical Free Church, 9286 36th Street South, Scotts, MI 49088, with Pastor Patrick Clarey officiating. A luncheon will follow the service and then burial with military honors will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery at 2:30pm. Memorials may be directed to the Country Christian Evangelical Free Church. Please visit Herbert's webpage for directions, online guest book or to leave a condolence. www.langelands.com