B.A. Goodwin

A celebration of life for B.A. Goodwin, 83, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Family Reception Room. Visitation will follow from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with services beginning at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be in Largent Cemetery.

Mr. Goodwin was born March 7, 1943 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Sarah Carolina “Callie” (Hanson) and Antonie T. “Tony” Goodwin. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was in the car business for over 40 years. He served with the Lufkin Police Department and then with CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial as a security guard. Mr. Goodwin was a member of Bethlehem Global Methodist Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Leah Goodwin of Hudson; sons, Nathan Gibson and wife Sheryl of Dallas, and James Gibson and wife Denice of Hudson; three grandchildren, C.J. Gibson, Conley Gibson, and Jordan Gibson; and niece, Stefanie Lempke of Lufkin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy John Goodwin and Isaac Goodwin; and sister, Elbalena Bollier.

Pallbearers will be James Gibson, Nathan Gibson, Mario Danna, Dwight David Thrash, and Craig Largent.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.