Hoyt L. Goin Obituary (1923

Hoyt L. Goin, age 80, of Russellville, Arkansas, died April 7, 2003, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born March 3, 1923, at Brookland, Arkansas, the sixth of seven children of the late James W. and Ida (Raines) Goin. He volunteered and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, in the Aleutian and Philippine Islands. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and participated in the Korean Airlift and served a year in that country. He continued his service during the Viet Nam conflict until he retired in 1966, having served 22 years. After retiring, he and his wife of 58 years, operated a Photography Studio until 1973, when he retired on disability. He was a former member of the Pearl Harbor Masonic Lodge, the Arkansas Professional Photographer's Association and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Goin, of Russellville; one son and daughter in law, Greg and Susan Goin of N. Richland Hills; one granddaughter, Cassie Goin, of San Marcos; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; 5 great nephews; 2 great nieces. Funeral service will be 10 A.M. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Jeff Paxton and Rev. Don Hankins. Burial will be at the McFadden Cemetery at Dover, AR under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to American Arthritis Association. PDF Printable Version