Lewis Goodwin, 83, of Bauxite passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at a family barbecue. He was born on February 9, 1943, in Booneville, Arkansas. Lewis served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1967. He later served and retired a senior master sergeant from the U.S. Air National Guard. He was a depot agent and wire chief for the Rock Island Railroad. Afterwards, he worked for the VA Medical Center and retired as the supervisor plumber pipe fitter. He was a member of the Benton First United Methodist Church, the Rock Island Booster Club, the Scottish Rite, and a Freemason of Lodge No. 574.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman Goodwin and Mirley Lewis; brothers, Boots, Pete, Charles, and Glen Goodwin; sisters, Alline Fisher, Olline Adair, Gertie Lewis, and Mary Lou Weaver.

Lewis is survived by his wife, Leah. They had been married for almost 60 years; son, Chris (Robin); daughter, Lisa (Sherry); grandsons, Jordan and Parker; sister, Marilyn Jones; sister-in-law, Polly Goodwin; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Lewis was always ready to get to it. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, traveling, and reading. He believed if he could fix it without hiring someone else, he ought to give it his best effort. (Almost) every time, he pulled it off. He believed in giving back to the community and volunteered with CJCHON of Benton. Above all, he loved having family and friends around and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 9 AM Thursday, April 9, at First United Methodist Church in Benton. Funeral will follow at 10 AM in the same location, and there will be a graveside service afterwards at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander, AR.

Pallbearers will be Jordan Goodwin, Kevin Goodwin, Lance Woods, David Smith, David Hensley, and Bob Beam.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CJCHON of Benton.