James “Traveler” “Jim” Daniel Goodwin, age 73 of Georges Township, Uniontown, Pa passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1949 in Collier, a son of Robert and Helen Delorenzo Goodwin
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers: William Goodwin, Bob Goodwin, Donald “Duck” Goodwin.
He was a 1968 graduate of Fairchance Georges High School. Jim joined the U. S. Navy right after graduation from high school. He was a truck driver all of his life and most recently employed by K & L Transport. He was a lifetime member of North Union VFW Post 8543 and the American Legion Post 51. He was a diehard West Virginia Mountaineer fan who bled blue and gold. Jim enjoyed camping and especially enjoyed shining on his Peterbilt.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sandra Plahs Goodwin; children: Tammy (Adam) Schneider, Robert Goodwin, John (Jodie) Anthony, Tammy Anthony, Goddaughter, Abby Gunoe; Godson Bruce Gunoe; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Donna (Tim) Yekel; brother, Mark (Kathy) Goodwin; several nieces, nephews, cousins; camper family; many friends; fur baby Ginger.
Traveler’s family will receive friends from 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Goldsboro-Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., 21 E. Church Street, Fairchance, Pa where his funeral service will be held at 6 p. m. with Pastor Michael Lyons, officiating. Full Military Rights and Honors will be accorded by The George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 following the funeral service.