James

Goins

James "Geechie" Goins, 96, native of Demopolis, AL, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. James was born on August 31, 1929, to Bloomme Landrum and Charlie Goins.

James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war as a machine gunner. After his servic, he had a long career as a long shoreman, Local 1410 for over 40 years. After retirement he enjoyed riding the city bus and everyoneknew "Mr.Geechie"; he knew every route and what time each bus should arrive at each stop and all the drivers, rather they were new or ready for retirement. A giving and compassionate man. Geechie never met a person he did not like. Geechie was a very well-nown staple of the Campground community. He enjoyed sitting in his yard and listening to Nikk D. Marks all blues Saturday. A very modest man and the only thing he wanted for his birthday was to hear his name called on WDLT birthday shoutouts. He was a giver and never wanted anyhing in return. Geechie never complained of anything even during his illness, He would always say "Everything is lovely". Not matter the age of a woman, she was always referred to as "my lil gull". He had a lot of gems of knowledge, he would always say "just treat people nice and you will go a long way in life".

James was an avid storyteller, a walking history book. He could recall facts from the Jim Crow era like it happened today. He could talk for hours about his time in Korea, that was his first time on a plane and first time out of the country fighting for our freedom.

he was preceded in death by his grandson Harold wallace Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 50 years Wonder Joyce Goins devoted father of their only child, Rachel Goins. A loving and devoted grandfather to Victoria Goins and Harneisha Wallace. Caring and dedicatd great-grandfather to L'Oreal, Aliyah, Lyric, Caden, DeAnthony and Barry. Two loving sisters in laws, Lois Myles and Estelle Goins. Devoted nieces, Kathleen (Alfred) Jackson, Louise Gamble, Rachel Jackson, Troye Fennell, Margie Cromwell, Voncille Myles and Shandrea Spencer. Devoted nephews, Willie Ray Landrum and Brandon Cromwell.

He will be remembered for his sharp mind, generous spirit, and unwavering commitment to his family and community.

Vistation for Mr. James Goins will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral hour at Rice and Reese Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort, AL at 2:00 PM with full military honors.