Darnell Goodwin, 58, passed away, unexpectedly, at his residence on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Darnell was born in Meridian, MS, on October 24, 1953, the son of the late Dave and Alice (nee: Davis) Goodwin.

Darnell was an active member of Gregg Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. He served as a Sunday school superintendent and a member of the church choir. Darnell enjoyed all sports in Wisconsin, especially the Packers and the Brewers.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Quentin Peterson, of the Bronx, NY; sisters, Jean (Euwauna) Boutwell, Shirley Oliver, and Alma (Dannie) Johnson, all of Racine; brothers, John (Shirley) Goodwin, Bennie Goodwin, all of Racine, and Rev. Jerry (Deloris) Goodwin, of Greensboro, NC, 2 sisters-in-law Betty and Rosemary Goodwin, of Racine, 3 brothers-in-law, David Dumas, Moses Moss, and Johnny Henry, all in Mississippi. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, further survive him. In addition to his parents, Darnell was preceded in death by 7 sisters and 7 brothers.

His Homegoing Service will be held in Gregg Chapel C.M.E., 2207 Howe St. on Monday, May 21 ^st at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. David Green and Rev. Jerry Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place, with his parents, in the family plot of Little Zion Cemetery, Quitman, MS. Memorials have been suggested for the education of his son, Quentin.