Goodwyne - JD Goodwyne, Jr., age 89, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, under the care of St. Vincent's Hospice. He was born July 28, 1935, in Seville, Georgia to JD Goodwyne, Sr. and Christine Goodwyne. JD was a superintendent for EC Kenyon Construction Company for 39 years and retired in 2001. He was a carpenter by trade and joined the North Florida Carpenters Union in 1959 where he was a member for 21 years. In his spare time, he loved to restore classic cars and work in his garage with family and friends. JD was a man that could fix anything. He was blessed to see five generations of his family during his 89 years. JD was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather and will be missed by all those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, JD Goodwyne, Sr.; mother, Christine Goodwyne; wife of 50 years, Melba Jean Goodwyne; brother, Billy Goodwyne; sisters, Connie Rhoden and Ruth Gregory; and grandson, Dwayne Hager.

JD is survived by his children, Marlene Hager (Junior), JD Goodwyne, III (Luann), Darrell Goodwyne (Tammy); grandchildren, Kristen (Joey), Justin (Sarah), Christopher (Jamie), Darrell (Courtney), Tamara (Daniel), Carolyn, Josh; great grandchildren, Haley, Tyson, Aurora, Jayden, Jackson, Charlotte, Alex, Bubba, Raelynn, Autumn, Deacon, Logan, Huner, Harper, Avery, Addison, Huntleigh; great-great grandchildren, Henley, Charlotte; sister, Irma Jean Lewis; and a host of nephews and nieces.

The tribute above was prepared by JD's loving family.

A Celebration of JD's Life will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Dinsmore Baptist Church with Dr. E. Winson Butler officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Community Hospice Jacksonville https://www.communityhospice.com/foundation/memorial-giving/donation in JD's honor. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.