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Johnnie Lee GoenPassing: February 20, 2020

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, February 24th @ 10:00 a.m.

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Sunday, February 23rd @ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cemetery:

White River Baptist Cemetery

Monday, February 24th

BEDFORD – Johnnie Lee Goen, 74, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his residence.

Born January 12, 1946, in Bedford, he was the son of Paul David and Clorine (Lee) Goen.  He married Deborah R. Moore October 26, 2000.

John retired from General Motors and was a member of UAW Local No. 440.  He was an Indiana National Guard veteran and a member of American Legion Gillen Post No. 33.   John graduated from Tunnelton High School in 1964 and was a member of the Mitchell First Church of God.  He enjoyed all of his farm machinery, riding his moped, and pestering his grandchildren.

Survivors:
wife,
Deborah Goen of Bedford
children,
Deanna (Reece) Riggle of Bedford
Byron (Megan Kern) Goen of Bedford
stepdaughters,
Stacy (Cory) Plocher of Bedford
Kortni (Billy Mills) Burnette of Bedford
grandchildren,
Shelby Riggle, Rehn (Samantha Gilliam) Riggle, Shiley Riggle, Brooklyn Plocher, Dayton McDowell, Amelia McDowell, and Shane Kern
great grandson,
Rowen Riggle
siblings,
Jack Goen of Bedford
Judy Thurman of Bedford
nephews,
Wes Brown, Gavin Brown, and Zach Brown
great nephews,
Jackie Brown, Gunnar Brown
great niece,
Gracie Brown                           

His parents; infant brother, William Dean Goen; and granddaughter, Leslie Goen, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Dr. Robert C. Courson, Jr. officiating.  Burial will be in White River Baptist Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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8 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Sheila K Goen | Mitchell
    Date: February 24, 2020
    We are saddened to hear about the passing of Jonnie. Please know that our thoughts and prayers for our entire family. Our Deepest Sympathy, Pauline (Flora ) Goen Sheila K. Goen
  2. Guest: Kent King | Mitchell, in. 47446
    Date: February 23, 2020
    To Jack and Judy and all his family Didn/t know John was sick,so sorry for your loss worked with John and he was a friend.one of a kind, he will be missed prayers for the family.
  3. Guest: Michael Beasley | Murphysboro, IL (formerly Bedford)
    Date: February 22, 2020
    John was a good man with a good heart. He and Debbie are like family to my friends Terry, Pat, Jacque, and Teela. Their longstanding friendship and shared love will go on. So sorry Deb. John will be missed forever by many. Love
  4. Guest: Kay McDaniel Child | Bedford, In
    Date: February 21, 2020
    DeAnna & family - I am so sorry to hear of your daddy’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers
  5. Guest: Fred Patton | Bloomington, Indiana
    Date: February 21, 2020
    Sorry to read about John. I know his family will miss him. Worked with John @ GM. Great guy, you have my sympathy.
  6. Guest: David and Rita Beaver | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 21, 2020
    Our thoughts and prayers are with Deanna and Byron, grandchildren, and family. He will be dearly missed by everyone.
  7. Guest: MONICA ELY | Paoli
    Date: February 21, 2020
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My children Gracie and Gunnar Brown absolutely loved their uncle John! He will be missed dearly.
  8. Guest: Alan and Nicki Wesner | Bedford, In.
    Date: February 21, 2020
    So very saddened to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Know he will be missed...

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