Obituary of Dempsey B. Goodwin

CAYCE- Dempsey B. "Paw-Paw" Goodwin, 80, of Cayce, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Born in Gaston, SC he was a son of the late Henry and Annie Lee Goodwin. Dempsey worked over 40 years at Oxford Industries. He enjoyed working in his shop, watching the race, wrestling and most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids and grandkids. He was a devoted husband to Mrs. Jeanette Stokes Goodwin for 52 wonderful years and a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. A graveside service for Mr. Goodwin will be Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in Southland Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Gene Rowell officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 pm at Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia. Dempsey is survived by his sons, Sam (Kim) Goodwin of Jefferson, GA and David (Tammy) Goodwin of Cayce, SC; daughters, Debra Goodwin and Metina Smith, both of Cayce; sisters; Elaine (Willie) Davis of Cayce, Emma Mattox of Winnsboro, Loretta Perry of Ridgeway, and Annette Kelly of Ridgeway. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his beloved dog "Rascal". Mr. Goodwin is preceded in death by his parents, late wife, son, Randy Goodwin, 3 sisters and 4 brothers.