George Allen Goodwin Jr., 56, of Joaquin, died August 15, 2014 with his family by his side.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 18, 2014 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Hollis Bass officiating. Interment will follow at Old Home Cemetery in Center.

Mr. Goodwin was born on July 11, 1958 in La Marque to George Allen Goodwin Sr. and Pauline Edomm Goodwin. George was a member of the Old Home Baptist Church.

George was previously employed by N. L. Baroid for many years and was recognized for the design and introduction of the Mobile DWD Pulser District Flushing Rig, a tool used for downhole drilling and widely used in the oilfield industry today.

He grew up in Alvin and as a young child loved riding mini-bikes with his siblings, cousins and neighbors. He later started riding motorcycles and raced motocross, winning many trophies. George loved sailing and had a sailboat that he loved sailing in the Clear Lake/Kemah area. He also had a small Hobie Cat sailboat that he frequently took his nieces and nephews on, sailing for hours. They called him "Galby" and they would go "Hobieing".

George will be especially remembered for his quick wit and the ability to make people laugh. He was very caring and giving. He loved to make gifts for people; making guns, knives and special mementos for family and friends.

He is survived by
Mother, Pauline Kaper and husband Ronnie

Sisters;
Pam Cunningham
Georganne Palmer

Niece, Jamie Trevino

Nephews;
Michiel Lemaster
Richard Shafer
Chris Shafer

A host of family and friends

Preceded in death by
Father, George Allen Goodwin Sr.
Dear Friend, Ruth Sanford

Pallbearers will be Don Russell, Scott Kaper, John Oliver, Mike Ramsey, Michiel Lemaster and Waylon George. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Shafer and Chris Shafer.