James Edward Goodwin

James Edward (Jim) Goodwin, went to be with Jesus, March 8, 2026, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, at the age of 88.

He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, January 30, 1938, to James Goodwin and Betty Wingert. 

Jim joined the Army right out of High School and  worked hard his entire life providing for his family as a master mechanic and motorcycle 

mechanic. He was tough as nails with a hearty laugh. In his younger days he worked on a dairy farm,

in the oil field, and large farm equipment before opening his business "Jim's Auto & Speed Shop" 

in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Later in life, was employed by various car dealerships in Kansas, California and Arizona.

He was a devoted father and adored his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

When he was racing cars, he took his four kids to the drag races so they could watch and

cheer him on, they all thought he was bulletproof. His passion was motorcycles, he owned

more than 20 over the years. He was larger than life, devouring each moment as if it were his last.

His knowledge of cars and motorcycles made him an expert in the field, he would educate

anyone who was willing to listen.  Jim was an avid animal lover who rescued many dogs

from shelters and donated money to them over the years.

He left this earth surrounded by his son Robert and daughter-in-law, Edie praying and 

worshiping Jesus until his last breath.

He is preceded in death by his parents James Goodwin, Betty Wingert, wife Beverly Harmon

Brothers, Bob Goodwin, Larry Goodwin, Sisters, Beverly Bailey, Pam Riney.

Left to cherish his memory: Brother Sam Martin,

Sister, Ladonna Reimer (Reg), sister Diana McKeen, 

and his ex-wife Connie Summerford

His Children: Sherry Goodwin Cleveland,

Jimmy Goodwin, Vera Goodwin Manville(Chris), Robert Goodwin (Edie), 

Brent Harmon(June), Lisa Harmon, Scott Harmon(Susan).

His Grandchildren Darby Goodwin, Alanson Cleveland, Banan Goodwin,

Eowyn Cleveland, Logan James Manville, Digby Goodwin, 

Shelby Hughes(Brandon), Kathleen Hughes, Alisa Underwood(Micah),

Karisa Harmon, Victoria Lake (Patrick), Trenton Harmon,

His Great grandchildren Julia Evans, Jude Hughes, Jaxson Becker,

He has many friends that will miss him deeply as well.

In Lieu of flowers to the family please consider donations to 

your local animal shelter in Jim's name.   

Forever in our hearts.

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