Willard “Bill” Francis Goodwin of Atlanta, died on November 5, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Patchogue, N.Y. He graduated with a B.A. from Adelphi University in 1966 and following his graduation he went on to pursue his passion for teaching in Bennington, Vt.
In 1969, he moved to Atlanta to pursue a law degree from Atlanta Law School. He became an attorney in the state of Georgia in 1974 and went on to start up a real estate law firm. He was elected a member of the Georgia Legislature representing the Peachtree Corners area for seven terms.
An avid sports fan and always a Yankees fan at heart, he loved the Braves and the game of baseball. He also had a love for basketball and the Atlanta Hawks. Bill was a devoted and loving father, and a dog lover, who was proud of his children. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Willard Francis and Anita Goodwin; and his sister, Joyce Jackson.
He is survived by his two children, Robert Wesley Goodwin of New York City; his daughter, Jennifer G. Tuohy and son-in-law, Jake Tuohy of Darien, Conn.; and three grandchildren, Wyatt (10), Sawyer (8) and Tinsley (4). He is also survived by his two sisters, Anita Martin of Bohemia, N.Y., and Carol Hannon and brother-in-law, Tom Hannon of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Dementia Society of America or Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.
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