James “Jimmy” Goins, 81, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Roderfield, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 . Born in McDowell County, W.Va., on December 16, 1944, he was the youngest child of the late Harvey Lee Goins and Louvenie Peters Goins.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harvey Goins Jr; five sisters, Thelma Brown, Alice O’Neil, Betty Coldiron, Frances (Tom) Coleman, Helen Andrigo and Barbara (Penny) Carter; nephews, Roger and Steve Goins, Tyrone Coleman and Randall Goins, Tiny Coleman; and Sharon Goins.

Left to cherish his memory are is his older brother, Harold Paul Goins; three sons, Jerry Goins of Hanover, W.Va., Gary Goins of Sweetwater, Tenn., and Jonathan Goins of Haslet, Texas; three grandsons; two granddaughters; five great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Family will hold a private service at a later date.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.