Howard Goines
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Funeral Service: Sunday, March 07, 2010 2:00 PM Tulocay Funeral Home, Napa, CA BiographyHOWARD E. GOINES 1921-2010NAPA, CA -- Howard passed away on March 1, 2010. Born on Feb 26, 1921 in Spiro, OK to Everett and Augusta Goines, he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elsie (Daugherty) Goines; brothers, Theodore and Jerrell; daughters, Nan Nelson, Paula Belden, and Danna Shirley; grandchildren, David Nelson, Rhonda Huddleston, Kristen Grigson, Robbin Taylor, Jordan Heath, and Russell & Aaron Shirley; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Nelson, Rachel and Ryan Taylor, Mackenzie Pierce, and Emma & Bella Grigson. Having served in WWII from Dec 1942 to July 1945 in Knettishall, England, he received the Air Force Presidential Unit Citation, European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal. Howard and Elsie migrated to CA in 1946; living in Pinole, Rodeo, and finally Napa, where they have resided for the past 12 years. A long career as an iron worker and then with Dymo Industries brought retirement in 1980. As a faithful blood donor, he gave 71 times totaling almost 9 gallons. Howard will be remembered for his many talents but especially for his 45-year hobby of antique car restoration. A member of the Diablo A's, Napa Valley A's, and Model A Ford Club of America, he fully restored a number of cars and assisted in the restoration of many more. Howard was loved and respected by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. A celebration of his life will be at Tulocay Mortuary on Sunday, March 7, 2010, beginning at 2:00. Friends and family are invited to share memories, thoughts, and encouraging words at this time, or send to his family online atwww.tulocaycemetery.org. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to cancer research, Napa Valley Hospice, or your favorite charity. |