Charles "Ernie" Goodwin, age 84, died in his home in Nevada, Ohio early Saturday morning, June 12, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born July 5th, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Harry "Hart" Goodwin and Margaret Goodwin. Ernie graduated from Big Walnut High School and Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. He then served in the US Army. On August 29, 1964, he married Paula Haney from Stillwater, Ohio.

Ernie was an insurance agent and past owner of Goodwin Insurance Agency in Marion, Ohio. He worked as a field agent before joining the former Kraner/Bush agency in 1970. In 1986 he established the Goodwin Insurance Agency. His son Mark is now the CEO of that agency.

Ernie was an avid sailor for many years. After his retirement in 2001, he pursued a latent hobby in woodworking. His talents led him to become a Luthier and he has made many beautiful mountain dulcimers, lap harps, reverie harps and other specialized instruments made of beautiful varieties of wood. He always enjoyed variety in his projects.

He is survived by his wife Paula, son Mark (Rene) Goodwin, of Delaware, OH and daughter Nancy Goodwin. Sisters Carol (Owen) Johnson, of Texas and sister Peggy Goodwin, of S. Carolina. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

Ernie was preceded in death by his daughter Laura and brother Richard (Becky) Goodwin, of Troy, Oh.