Charles R. Goodin died at his home surrounded by family September 25, 2014.

Born to J. Lee Goodin and Alma Abell Goodin on July 8, 1925, in Lebanon, KY, Charles graduated from St. Augustine High School, after which he attended the University of Kentucky. He served the U.S. Army in the armored division at Ft. Hood, Texas, during the Korean War. He returned to Lebanon and his commitment to the community spanned his lifetime. He was an active member of St. Augustine Parish, serving on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the Lebanon Kiwanis Club, the Knights of Columbus 60 years, and was active in the Chamber of Commerce, serving for a time on its board of directors. He assisted in the reestablishment of the Marion County Fair, and was instrumental in procuring funds for the Marion County Public Library, serving on its board as a Chair. He also served on the Lebanon City Council for ten years. He was on the advisory board of the old St. Mary's College and St. Catharine College, and on the University of Kentucky Alumni Board of Directors. He was recognized for his community service receiving the Outstanding Citizen Award in 1972 and the Sam C. May Outstanding Service Award in 1995.

Charles was the Chairman Emeritus of Citizens National Bank, serving on the Board of Directors for 55 years. He was also co-owner of Lebanon Oak Flooring, with his brother, Robert.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elinor; his brothers, Thomas A. Goodin, John R. Goodin, James F. Goodin and Joseph Lee Goodin; sisters, Nancy Goodin (Jack) Lovett,and Evelyn Goodin (Ben) Crume.

Charles is survived by seven daughters, Rose (Doc) Barsotti, of Ellwood City, PA, Laura Lee (Joe) Abell, of Tullahoma, TN, Elinor (Jerry) Hill, of Lexington, KY, Evelyn (Frank) Spalding, of Richmond, KY, Karen (Mike) Whitehouse, of Fort Wright, KY, Susan Goodin, of Cranford, NJ, and Marian (Kevin) DeMoss, of Lexington, KY; three sons, Don (Carol) Goodin, of Louisville, KY, Charles Goodin, Jr. and Thomas Goodin, both of Lebanon, KY; 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; his brother, Robert L. Goodin, his sisters, Marita Goodin (Clem) Hill, and Alma Goodin (Joe) Elder.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitations will be held after 4:00 p.m. Monday at Bosley Funeral
Home with prayer services being held at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Joe Dant.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Community Service Center - P.O. Box 37 - Lebanon, KY. or St. Augustine School.