Mr. Gardner Peter "Pete" Goodwyn

Gardner Peter Goodwyn, former executive with BlackFin Square and Pfizer Corporation, died Easter morning after a difficult, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 49. Pete was known for his leadership skills and competitive nature. His charismatic demeanor and zest for life drew people to him. From President of his ATO fraternity at the University of Georgia for two years to multiple awards for sales achievement and management excellence while with Pfizer Corporation, he was known for meeting challenges. While attending UGA, Pete was also a 1987 graduate of the U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico Virginia, an honor for which he was very proud. However, Pete was most fulfilled while coaching, teaching and supporting his sons as they achieved their goals in athletics and education. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 23, 1966, he attended Jesuit Preparatory School in Dallas, Texas as well as The Marist School in Atlanta with secondary school graduation from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey. At each school, Pete was an excellent athlete. He competed in both basketball and baseball. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1989 and became an avid lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan. His ancestors helped settle Jamestown, Virginia in the early 17th century and served the nation honorably and proudly in the War for Independence. His fourth great grandfather (Peterson Goodwyn) served in the formative years of the U.S. Congress and died in office in 1818 after 7 terms as a Member of Congress. Peter was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Dr. James S. Maughon. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Leigh Maughon Goodwyn and their two sons, Gardner Bryce Goodwyn and Tyler James Goodwyn. Additional survivors include his brothers George W. Goodwyn III (Angela) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Andrew S. Goodwyn of Marietta, his sister, Jennifer L. Goodwyn also of Marietta, sister-in-law Dr. Laurie M. Lammert, (Dr. J. Steven) of Acworth, brothers-in-law James S. Maughon Jr.(Sandi) of Cleveland, Dr. T. Scott Maughon (Laurie) of Duluth, Christopher G. Maughon (Melissa) of Demorest, Steven G. Maughon of Atlanta and multiple beloved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his parents, George W. and Lynda L. Goodwyn of Bluffton, SC and his mother-in-law, Frances Maughon of Atlanta. Visitation will be held at Northside Chapel in Crabapple, Georgia on Saturday, April 11 from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be conducted at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia on Sunday, April 12 at 2 pm with burial following at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Mr. Gardner Peter "Pete" Goodwyn

February 23, 1966 - April 5, 2015