Michael K. Goodwin, beloved husband of the late Peggy Janney Goodwin, passed away August 24, 2026 at the age of 76 at his home.

Born September 9, 1949, in Roanoke, VA to Charles Michael Goodwin and Annis Lamira Jessee Goodwin.

He was formerly of Roanoke, Virginia, where he is survived by his cousin David Trail, brother-in-law Michael Janney, sister-in-law Tempril Janney, and godson Garth Patterson. He is also survived by his cousins Linda Ramsden and Robert Jessee, nieces and nephews, and his neighbors and close friends, especially Leroy and Linda Baker.

Michael graduated from Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Virginia and attended Virginia Western Community College.

After an early career in equipment sales and repairs, he embarked on a self-employed career, first as The Fan Man, selling and installing ceiling fans. To supplement his income during the winter months, he started dealing in antiques, which led to an interest in clock repair and restoration. He quickly left the ceiling fan business and started a career in antique clock sales, restoration, and repair that lasted over 40 years, beginning in Roanoke, then Fort Wayne, Indiana and finally in Loveland, Ohio. He was well known for antique clocks in the southern Ohio area. He was an active member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and Buckeye Chapter 23.

His wife, Peggy, was very active in the local Loveland, Ohio area, and Mike could often be seen helping at her volunteer undertakings. Peggy likewise became a great volunteer for the clock clubs Mike enjoyed.

Mike also had a love of everything automotive, from NASCAR to old British sports cars, owning several MG’s and Triumphs over the years. He was a superb automotive mechanic and could fix almost anything in a home as well. He enjoyed reading, especially historical books, and followed local and national politics.

Thanks to the staff at Hospice of Cincinnati, especially Nurse Stephanie and Aide Brenda, for making Mike’s last few months easier to bear. And a large Thanks to Ness Ball and Stefanie Price for their constant companionship and care during the last few months of his life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 10 at the JoAnn Richardson House, 201 Riverside Ave, Loveland, OH 45140, where continued fellowship and food will follow until 5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mike may be directed to the LIFE Food Pantry, Loveland Stage Company, or the Loveland Farmer’s Market.

Written by Mike's dear friend, Craig

In his honor, horological terms pay tribute to his life. His life was like that mainspring, powerful and ready to drive whatever needed to be done. He never appeared to be overwound. He carried the weight of Peggy's illness from top to bottom. His internal mechanism always approached life in a timely manner. He faced every problem in life and in repair with confidence and shared his life and clock knowledge readily. He was always dialed in on life and concern for others and was a major contributor to local community needs. As all things do, his case and mechanism began to wear out several years ago and he found it more difficult to get rewound. Doctors couldn't find the key to repairing all that was wrong, and he slowly deteriorated without the ability to repair. As his finish wore off, his friends chimed in to care for him. Eventually time ran out for him and his internal clock stopped. There is mourning for our loss, but we know that he is at the heavenly workbench where he will be refinished and rewound and reunited with all who loved him. With his life, he taught us how to live. As his seconds wound down, he also demonstrated how to graciously approach the end of our own time on earth. Rest in peace, Mike, knowing this job has been well done.