Harold Gregory Goins, of DeRidder, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the age of 74.
Funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 2, at First United Pentecostal Church under the direction of Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder. Rev. Chance Lewis, Rev. Zale Lewis, and Rev. Rex Johnson officiated.
He was born in DeRidder. A lifelong resident of DeRidder, he was a 1969 graduate of DeRidder High School, where he was actively involved in Industrial Arts. Following high school, he attended Chenier Business College in Beaumont, Texas in 1970.
He began his working career with The Coca-Cola Company in Beaumont, Texas, before returning home to DeRidder to be near his family. He worked alongside his father at Goins Motor Company, later with Fort Polk Construction, and ultimately with Boise Southern beginning in 1978. He remained with Boise Southern until his retirement at the age of 62.
He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in DeRidder. He played the bass and was involved in the church’s music and sound department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Joshua Goins and Nadeine Turner Goins.
He is survived by his wife, Susan “Sue” Slaydon Goins of DeRidder; three children, Gregory Allan Goins and Heather of DeRidder; Shelly Goins Buller and Chris of Lake Charles; and Joshua Goins and Brittany of DeQuincy. He is also survived by his sister, Rhonda Goins Perry of DeRidder; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
