Walter Gooldin, Jr.

Walter Gooldin, Jr., age 80, of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, a native of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  Born in Gallia, County, Ohio to the late Goldie and Walter Gooldin, Sr., he was a graduate of Hannan Trace High School, Class of 1960.  Walter was a retired Corrections Officer with CRC, Ohio.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Karen Gooldin, his children Marcie (Tim) Butz, Walter “Slugger” (Sharon Eldridge) Gooldin, III and Niki (Brian Gain) Gooldin, his grandchildren Nathan Butz, Ryan (Jordan) Hunter, Clay Hunter, Madison Gain and Logan Gooldin, great-granddaughter Aryah Hunter, his brother Glenn (Bonnie) Gooldin, the many loving members of the Swain Family, his special Furry friends Jade and Junior, and his many, many loyal friends.  Visitation will be held 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m. MONDAY at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 331 West Main Street, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 (740)-869-2777 where his Funeral Service will be held 11:00a.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022.  Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Mt. Sterling, OH.  Please visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to share your favorite memories and to send your condolences to the Gooldin Family.