Charles E Goins, 92, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022. He passed away peacefully after a short illness. He was born in Brownsburg Indiana on March, 26, 1929 to Maggie Baker Goins and John Goins. He was a Veteran of World War 2 and Korean War serving in the Air Force. He married Patricia Meek on May 23, 1980. They resided in Columbus Indiana until retirement in 1992, when they began to winter in Florida. He retired from Bartholomew County REMC as a lineman and supervisor. He worked for about 20 years at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the Museum the month of May and became Supervisor of Safety Patrol. He was a life member of the VFW, DAV and Eagles. (He also was the commander at the VFW for 7 years), American Legion, Moose and Elks. He is preceded in Death by his parents and grandson; Kurt Goins, brothers; Frank, David, Elmer, and Johnny, sisters; Martha, Delphine, Rosie, Cindy, Elizabeth and Nancy.  He is survived by his wife Patricia Goins, daughter; Dana Stokes, sons; Randy (Lorie) and Gary Goins (Kerrie). Step-children; Brent Black (John), Crystal Fields (Anthony) and Jonathan Gant. Grandchildren; Andy Stokes, Leah Speckin, Sarah Goins, Jack Black-Sahs, Alesha Fields, Jacob Fields, Hailey Gant, and Kenzee Gant, great-grandchildren, John, Mark and Anna Speckin, Emory and Adler Leffler and Landon Powell  A service to celebrate Charles life will be held at a later date.