Franklin "Tom" Goodwin age 73, of West Jefferson passed away Tuesday March 5, 2024, in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

He was born November 4, 1950, in Navarro County, Texas. A son of the late James Allen and Mary Frances Goodwin. He was a Veteran having served in the United States Navy and was a member of Laurel Springs Baptist Church.

In addition to his father and mother he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Cline Goodwin.

Franklin is survived by two daughters,  Mary "Merkey" Thrash and husband John "Boona" of Paris, Tennessee; Kim Dempsey and husband Allen of West Jefferson and  two granddaughters, Elena Craig and Bekah Craig, one grandson, Matt Craig and wife Devin, all of Paris, Tennessee; the apples of his eye two great-granddaughters, Farin Lynn Craig and Tillie Mae Craig both of Paris, Tennessee; one brother, Roy Allen "Bud" Goodwin and wife Cathy of Crowley, Texas; one niece, Christina Goodwin of Crowley, Texas; one nephew, John Goodwin and wife Jennifer of Waxahachie, Texas; and honorary family, Don and Teresa Frederick of Millers Creek; and several family members from Mrs. Goodwins family.

The funeral service will be conducted 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Laurel Springs Baptist Church. Pastor Anthony Silvers and Reverend Travis Suits will officiate.

Interment will be conducted Wednesday, March 20th at 1:00 PM at Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday, March 18th, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Laurel Springs Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, Operation Heal Our Patriots, a project of Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607 or to Ashe Pregnancy Care Center, 346 S Main St, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.