Jesse Ruben "J.R." Goins

J.R. Goins was born December 19, 1928 to Jess A. and Ruby J. (Chappell) Goins in Ottawa County Oklahoma. He was one of six children. Dad proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War as a heavy equipment operator and tank mechanic. After his discharge he worked on pipeline construction in Spain, Argentina, and many other foreign countries. While working in Beaver, Oklahoma he met Mary Ellen Mulbery. They were married February 25, 1958 in Laverne, Oklahoma. Dad worked in Argentina until December 1958. When he returned they moved to a farm (the Goat Ranch) southeast of Fairland. A few years later they moved to the current location of the family farm. He continued doing dozer work in the area and helped clear the land during the construction of Shangri La and many other resorts on Monkey Island and in the Grove area. He spent his whole life farming, gardening, and fishing. Besides his family, fishing was one of Dad’s greatest joys. When his children were young he worked planting Bermuda grass in the four state area. He planted huge gardens each year sharing the excess produce with the residents of the area. He carried the produce in the back of his truck with him almost all the time, especially 5 gallon buckets of turnips, sweet potatoes, boxes of sweet corn, beets, and tomatoes. He always gave away more than we used or sold on the family truck farm. Dad continued this tradition until his health began to decline two years ago. He collected Farmall Cub tractors and spent time repairing them and selling parts. Dad also enjoyed woodworking. He made about a hundred slatted boxes that he gave to family members. They are being used as toy boxes, book cases, and in numerous other ways. There were always wooden projects in various stages of completion in his shop. J.R. was a member of the Fairland American Legion, Fairland Lions Club, and served on the Fairland Public School Board for many years. Dad taught us the value of hard work, caring for his family, always helping neighbors and friends, and doing whatever you can to make the world a better place. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Ellen. His children Yolonda, Lavanda, Mike and his wife Janice. Grandchildren Laci and her fiancé Dustin Stamper, Tiffani Hamilton and her husband Tyler, and Derek. Great Grandchildren Hoss, Creed, Oakley, and Drake. His sister Virginia Bain, brothers and sisters-in-law Robert Lee and Carol, Kenneth and Mary Lu, and Zane and Margaret Mulbery. Many loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Ruby Goins, his brothers, James, Billy V.T., Sam, and Mack. Brother-in-law and sister- in-law Billy Ray and Barbara Mulbery and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Orpha and Raymond Mulbery. Graveside services with Military rites will be announced at a future date. Donations in Dad’s memory may be made to the Fairland Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 911, Fairland, OK 74343. Lovingly submitted by his Children.

Jesse Ruben "J.R." Goins

December 19, 1928 - March 14, 2023