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Tim Goodwin Obituary

Tim Goodwin "Tomato King", 70 of Hope passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 at his home.

Born April 30, 1951 in Columbus, Tim was the son of Verl and Ruby Miller Goodwin. He married Sandie Wilson May 29, 1971 and they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this month.

Tim is survived by his wife Sandie; sister in laws, Carol Wilson and Sheila (Jon) Carr; nieces, Wendy (Aaron) Joslin and Stephanie Wilson and several cousins and close friends.

Tim was self employed as a brick mason. He loved gardening, golf, cross fit and running.

There will be a private graveside service for Tim at Hope Moravian Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Norman Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be donated directly to Bartholomew County Humane Society at P.O. Box 1088, Columbus, IN 47201 or Premier Hospice at 2856 E. Buick Cadillac Blvd., Bloomington, IN 47401.

Online condolences may be expressed to the Goodwin family at www.normanfuneralhome.net.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law, Stan Wilson.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Republic on May 5, 2021.

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