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Jack Goins Obituary
October 16, 2024
ROGERSVILLE - Jack H. Goins, age 87, of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, October 16th at Morristown Hamblen Hospital after a period of declining health. Jack was a member of Rogersville First United Methodist Church and attended Amis Chappel United Methodist Church. He was a 1956 graduate of Rogersville High School. Jack owned and operated TV Service Center in Rogersville for over 25 years. He retired from AFG Industries in 1999 after 37 years of service.
Jack devoted his post-retirement to family and genealogical research. He published two books of his research on Melungeon and regional pioneer history. In 2005, he was appointed Hawkins County Archivist and formed a group of volunteers known as Friends of Hawkins County Archive Project. This group was organized to restore the county's records, some dating to the late 1700s. In 2006, the group was awarded "Society of the Year" by the East Tennessee Historical Society. Jack was also presented the Research Excellence Award from the Historical Society in 2010. In 2018, the archive facility on McKinney Avenue was named the "Jack H. Goins Building".
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Ona Arrington Goins. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Mayo Goins; daughter, Lori (Rodney) Farmer; sons, Scott (Janice) Goins and John (Karin) Goins; six grandchildren, Meghan (Jason) Surgenor, Haley (Adam) Strachn, Madison Snyder, Mason Goins, Abigail Goins, and Ransom Goins; six great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Manis; brother, William Goins; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hawkins County Archive, 951 E McKinney Avenue, Rogersville, TN 37857 or Kingswood Home for Children, PO Box 5000, Bean Station, TN 37708.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, October 20th at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville from 12 - 2pm. Funeral ceremony will immediately follow at 2 pm with Dr. Keith Osborne officiating. Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
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Willard Goins
February 21, 2025
Jack and I were distant cousins. We found each other through Tracy a mutual cousin. Fair winds and following Seas cousin!
Denis Goins
November 17, 2024
Jack and I were First Cousins. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but we did talk on the phone a few times. I could tell he was a very intelligent and special man. He will be greatly missed.
Sherry L. Robbins, M.D.
October 22, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We were distant cousins, and I had the pleasure of getting to know him through his books and lectures. I am very grateful that he devoted so much time to exploring the Minor and Goins family histories and thereby helping so many of us to learn more about our relatives. May those he left behind be comforted and may his legacy inspire those who come after him.
Angela Wright
October 20, 2024
What a wonder Jack Goins. I am only recently familiar with his exceptional researching and writings, and have kept up a bit. In finding this on this web tonight, am greatly sadden but even more inspired.
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