Charlie Edward Goodwin, 86, of 6421 Ten-Ten Rd. died Saturday, April 19,2008 at Oaks of Carolina surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Goodwin was born on March 7, 1922 in Chatham County to Carlie and Ida Howard Goodwin. Farming was his chosen career.

Charlie was a charter member of the Fairview Rural Fire Department, with 21 years of service to the community from 1963 to 1984.  In 1980 he received the Fairview Fireman Of The Year award.  Over the years he served in various roles including membership in the Fairview Community Development Club's Agricultrure Committee in 1965.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Carroll Goodwin; brother, Glenn Goodwin and wife, Peggy of Clayton: his nephews, Darryl and Marty Goodwin; niece, Tami Leesnitzer.  He will be greeting in Heaven by his brother, Willard Goodwin.

A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008 at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Hwy 55, Apex.  A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in the Chapel of Apex Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kay Yow Cancer Foundation and the Alzheimers Foundation.

Arrangements are entrusted to Apex Funeral Home.  Condolences may be made to www.apexfuneral.com