Arvil Lee "Drywall" Goins

Arvil Lee “Drywall” Goins of Friendsville died Sunday November 10th at the family home. He is rejoicing in heaven after a brave battle with cancer. Lee was a Christian above all else and loved his church and all his church family. He was a member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. His grandchildren were the love of his life. Lee retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company and Lee’s Gallery and Gifts. He loved to play golf and loved his golf buddies like brothers. His is preceded in death by his parents, Overton and Dallas Goins; sisters, Lorene Smalling, Lovella Woods, and Carolyn Goins. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn Thompson Goins; sons, Michael and wife Meredith, Stephen and wife Holly; four precious grandchildren Seth, Samantha, Kennedy, and Nathan. Other family includes sisters, Della Adams and Joyce Sackett; brother, JL Goins and wife Martha; sisters-in-law, Wanell Chapman, Alice McGinnis and husband Rick, Gaynell Ferguson and husband Jerry; brothers-in-law, Jim Thompson, Tommy Thompson, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, Novemeber 12, 2019 at Smith’s Trinity Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm officiated by Rev. Charles Bailey and Rev. Jim Cummings. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Arvil Lee "Drywall" Goins please visit our Sympathy Store.