James Laurence Goins Obituary (1925

James Laurence Goins, age 88 of Sand Springs, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 22, 2013 in Claremore Veterans Hospital. Laurence was the first of six children born to George and Helen (Bridges) Goins. He attended Sand Springs High School and enlisted in the United States Navy on November 9, 1942 and served until 1946. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Prince Williams (CVE-31) where he was an Aviation Machinist's Mate, and Radioman/Gunner in SBDs and TBMs. On Apri 20,1946 he married 'the redhead next door", Virginia M. Carter. They were married for 63 years before he lost her to congestive heart failure. Laurence and Virginia had two children Tim Goins & wife Vanessa of Tulsa, daughter; Angie Satterfield & husband Scott of Sand Springs. He is also survived by a grandson Austin Satterfield and a granddaughter Mandy Satterfield both of Sand Springs, several nieces & nephews. In 1955 Laurence was among the first members of the Tulsa Auxiliary Police and a Civil Defense volunteer. He spent most of his life as a Truck Driver with an unblemished safety record to his credit. When he retired from meadow Gold Dairy, he fulfilled a desire to become more involved in the community. A life member of the National Rifle Association and a Christian Conservative, Laurence joined the American Legion Post #17 of Sand Springs and served as commander. Laurence was preceded in death by his parents, wife Virginia Goins, two brothers; George (Junior) and Bob Goins and a sister; Juanita Lancaster. Memorials in his memory may be sent to The Billie A. Hall post #17 American Legion, 500 N. Main, Sand Springs, Oklahoma 74063.