Johnny Calvin Goines

Johnny Calvin Goines, 77, of Bessemer City, passed away on June 26, 2019, at his home.
He was born March 15, 1942, in Gaston County, son of the late John Calvin Goines and Wilma Thompson Goines.
Johnny was a member of Ragan Wesleyan Church in Gastonia. He was a lifelong resident of Bessemer City. He attended Bessemer City Schools and graduated in 1960. After graduating he went to work for the Bessemer City Police Department. Later he owned a service station in town. He was the co-owner of BC Auto Repair and Wrecker Service for over 20 years. He returned to the City as the Director of Public Works. He was the Fire Chief for many years and was instrumental in bringing a rescue service to Bessemer City. He owned J& E Motors in town.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm Saturday, June 29, 2019, at First Baptist Church 107 E. Washington Ave. Bessemer City, officiated by Pastors Olin Byrum III, Don Jewel, and Jerry Millwood.
The family will receive friends 11 -1 pm prior to the service in the Family Life Center at the church.
Inurnment will be private.
Johnny is survived by sons, Chris Goines, Clay Goines (Jenna); daughter, Kathleen Taylor (Chris); grandchildren, Grey Goines, Kennedy and Lilly Greene.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.