PITTSFIELD — Floyd D. Goding Sr., 56, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 29.

He was born on July 15, 1954, in Lewiston, the son of Bernard and Marion (Cook) Goding.

Floyd attended Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. After school, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.

After the Army, he became an electrician and worked for LaPointe Industry in Connecticut. Later he worked as a cook at Jimmy’s Diner and was currently working at New England Tire, where he was a service technician.

Floyd was a member of AMVETS of Jay and the 12 Hour Club.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, swinging on the porch, and he loved coffee and animals.

Floyd is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; daughters, Heidi, Amanda Goding, Barbara, Irene, Shannon McWilliams, Kristine Collins, Jennifer Doyon; sons, Floyd Goding Jr., John and Richard McWilliams; one brother; five sisters; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and close friend, Holly Goding.

He was predeceased by his parents; and son, Daniel McWilliams.

He will be missed by all of his friends and family.

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