Mr. Marion Carey Goins

Mr. Marion Carey Goins, 81, of Thomaston, died Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Goins was born in Columbus on July 29, 1939, the son of the late J. E. and Mary Hand Goins. He and his family moved to Thomaston in 1966 and he was employed as an operator for Southern Natural Gas. He and his wife also operated the Country Heart Collections for nine years, where he served as chief operating officer. Mr. Goins was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a Deacon. He was also the maintenance supervisor for the church. Mr. Goins is survived by his wife, Betty Payne Goins; two children, Lynda (Frank) Jones and Marcus (Cindy) Goins, both of Thomaston; four grandchildren, Nathan (Jessica) Jones, Heather Carmona, Matthew (Helen) Goins, all of Thomaston, and Haylee (Bobby) Bandoji of Franklin; and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Christopher Frank Jones. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church TV Ministry, 208 South Church St., Thomaston, GA 30286. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com