George "Sonny"

Goings

George "Sonny" Wesley Goings 91, of Latty, died Friday, August 26, 2016 at CHP Hospice in VanWert, Ohio surrounded by his family. He was the last eldest surviving Goings in Paulding County. Preceding him in death was his mother, father, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 2 wives, a companion, and a son.

He was born in Latty, Feb 16, 1925, the son of Wesley E. and Hazel A. (Hope) Goings.

His first marriage with Alvina Wright produced 3 children, Wesley, Winston, and Marquis. After Alvina passed, a second marriage with Marion Lawson brought into the family fold LaVerne (Butch) Weaver. After many years of marriage, Marion became ill and passed away suddenly.

Years later, George developed a companion relationship with Patricia Nance, and helped her to raise her children to adulthood.

George graduated from Latty High School, and was a US Army Veteran who served in WWII. After his military service, he spent a short time working in a factory in Toledo, Ohio. Upon layoff from the factory, he returned to Paulding County and worked for many years as a farm hand for Forest Williamson, until Forest's passing. George then became employed by the Ohio State Department of Transportation, in Paulding, Ohio until he was of retirement age.

Hobbies and past times enjoyed were spent fishing, hunting, gardening, and performing many tasks for the Latty Zion Baptist Church. There he was the Chairman of the Deacons Board until his passing.

Continuing his legacy remains 3 sons, 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, and Pat Nance's extended family and a host of Goings'.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11AM Friday, September 2 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial will follow in Middle Creek Zion Baptist Cemetery, Grover Hill, OH, Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Post #587.

Visitation will be 9 – 11 AM Friday, September 2 at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations made to American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com