Jacob Andrew Goodwin was born to Christina Butler and the late Jeffrey Goodwin on March 15, 1997, at Hayti, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. He was 24 years, 11 months, and 30 days of age.

He was preceded in death by his father: Jeffrey Goodwin, great grandmother: Irene Goodwin, Grandfather: Hillary Watkins, aunt: Tamatha Renee Kamper, and 3 cousins: Britney Dickey, John Gabriel Hall, and Terry "Tee" Hall.

Jacob was a loving son, grandson, brother, and friend. He was saved and gave his life to the Lord on March 14, 2022. Jacob never met a stranger. He had an uncanny ability to connect with people; to know him was to love him. Jacob had a big heart and an even a bigger personality. He loved to dance and cheer. He was always taking pictures and entertaining! He loved making people laugh. Jacob had a natural talent for doing hair and makeup. He was also a good artist and loved to draw. He enjoyed listening to music, riding around, and hanging out with friends. Jacob also loved musicals and most of all he loved his family. He will be dearly missed by so many.

He leaves the following behind to cherish his memory:

Mother: Christina (Jimmy) Butler of Kennett, MO.

Maternal grandmother: Patsy Watkins of Hayti, MO.

Paternal grandparents: Harold (Sandy) Goodwin of Hayti, MO. and Diane Morgan of St. Clair, MO.

Brother: Tyler Watkins and finance Kala Pruett of Blytheville, AR.

Sister: Leighton Watkins of Kennett, MO.

Nephews: Hyland and Huxley Watkins of Blytheville, AR.

5 Aunts: Debbie (Bill) Hinson of St. Clair, MO., Vicky Hall of Hayti, MO., Debbie (John) Corbett of Rose Bud, AR., Cynthia Tyler of Poplar Bluff, MO., Amy Watkins of Hayti, MO.

3 Uncles: Chris (Leslie) Wooten of Hayti, MO., Keith (Kathy) Wooten of Ellisnore, MO., and Hillary Watkins, Jr. of Poplar Bluff, MO.

Cousins: Allison, Megan, and Emma Hinson, Chasity Redhage, Tate Kamper, and Natalee and Westyn Redhage.

Favorite Cousin and best friend: Whitney Dickey of Hayti, MO.

And a host of other cousins, relatives, and many friends.

Memorial services were held Friday, March 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti, MO. with Bro. Doug Wahls officiating. Inurnment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti, MO.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of arrangements.