Truman Wayne Goodwin

Truman Wayne Goodwin passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 80. Born in Houston on August 30, 1942, to Truman and Ruby Goodwin, he resided in Huntsville, TX, with his family for over 40 years. A graduate of Pasadena High School, Truman pursued his passion for becoming an educator at Southwest Texas State University and Sam Houston State University. He began his career in 1967 as a history teacher and tennis coach. In 1982, he became the assistant principal at Huntsville High School; he went on to serve as principal in Coldspring and New Waverly, where he retired after 21 years. He then returned to his alma mater to commit his time and talents to developing the next generation of educators as a student teacher observer. Family was Truman's first love. He took his titles of son, brother, husband, father and PaPa extremely seriously, while at the same time, approaching most situations with compassion and humor. He was a sports fanatic, tent camper, road tripper, marathon runner, river floater, music enthusiast and phone talker - all of which he enjoyed in the company of others. To say the level of care and attention Truman put into his work is rare would be an understatement. He invested heavily in his students and teaching staff alike. What he considered small acts of kindness - like a piece of candy or a handwritten note of encouragement - made a lasting impact on those around him. Truman never met a stranger and made everyone he spent time with feel special. He always saw the best in people and made it his life's work for those he loved to see that in themselves. His legacy as a teacher, coach, mentor and friend is far-reaching and will not be forgotten. Truman is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Mary Beth; sons Michael Wayne (wife, Shelie) and Daniel Alan (wife, Andrea); daughter Amanda Welborn (husband, Geoff); granddaughters Darby (fiancé, Levi Baddock), Autumn (fiancé, Cade Glover) and Micalah (husband, Ben Ross); siblings Pat Jordan and Steve Goodwin; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as other family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be held at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home (1700 Normal Park, Huntsville 77340). The family will welcome visitors to share stories about Truman on Thursday, February 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, February 17, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Truman's name. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com.

Truman Wayne Goodwin

August 30, 1942 - February 10, 2023