Willis Goins Jr.

Willis Sanford Goins Jr., 85, of Roseville Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025. Willis was born on January 20, 1940, to Flossie Mae (Dalton) and Willis Sanford Goins Sr. In addition to his parents, Willis is also preceded in death by his siblings, Irene, Margaret, Helen, Edna, Jessie, Bessie, Albert, Danzel, Elsie and Charles; nephews, Leonard Hill Jr. and Lonnie Flowers.

Willis leaves to cherish his memory, his two daughters, Frances Goins and Sandra Goins; grandchildren, Sa-Nicia Carter, Gregory Carter Jr., Briana Moore, Malakai Smith and Ariana Owens; great grandchildren, Josiah Carter and Ellie Falcon; several nieces and nephews including great niece Camelyn Vanoster and great great niece Olivia Ickes who were his caregivers; as well as many other family, friends and neighbors.

Willis served our country in the United States Marine Corps at MCBH Hawaii and Camp Pendleton California. He was a very skilled worker who was known as a jack of all trades. Willis enjoyed collecting stamps and coins over the years, dating back to his childhood teen years. He also enjoyed traveling which he did a lot for both work and pleasure. Willis was a stunt man for ABC TV, always sharing the stories of the unique things he had to do. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Visitation will be held at Burrell Funeral Services in Zanesville Ohio on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11am until 12pm with funeral services starting at 12pm. Burial will follow in Mount Hermon Cemetery, 21772 SR-550, Amesville Ohio 45711. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.