Charles Holly Goodwin

Charles Holly Goodwin, 67, of Hickory, slipped into eternal rest after his 15-year battle with cancer on Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by family. Born June 28th, 1957, he was the son of Clifford Goodwin Sr. and Norma Goodwin.

He leaves behind his wife, Yvonne Maria Boyd-Goodwin of Hickory, NC; his daughter, Destiny Goodwin of Bridgeport, CT; his close stepdaughter, Siovhan M. Boyd-Lawson of Hickory, NC; his stepdaughter, Taneka M Boyd-Littles of Riverview, FL; his granddaughter, Braeden-Yasmeen Little of Riverview, FL; his brother, Clifford Goodwin of Hickory, NC; and a special niece, Stephanie Velasquez. He is predeceased by his father, Clifford Goodwin Sr, and his mother, Norma Peels Goodwin.

Charles served in the US Navy in 1974. After his military service, he went on to maintain a career as a technician for Orkin pest control. During his career, he met Yvonne in 2006, and they married in 2012. He was also an aide for the disabled and later on went to work for Aramark before his final days. He enjoyed movies, video games, cooking, jazz music, and had a love of fishing. Charles was an avid Mets fan, but he loved nothing more than his wife, Yvonne, and his daughter Destiny.

No matter how the chips fell in life, he never complained. In celebration of him, we take that mentality with us ...... "no matter how these chips are falling, we will hold our heads high, chest out and push forward as he did."

“When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today.

While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you. And each time you think of me, I’ll know you miss me too.

When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.”

Please sign the online guestbook at www.caringcremations.net. The Goodwin family has entrusted arrangements to Caring Cremations Life Celebrations and Funerals at 828-855-3350.