Obituary - Edmund Pendleton Goggin III

Edmund Pendleton (Penn) Goggin III March 13, 2022

Penn was born on March 23, 1940 and grew up in Lakeside, VA. He was just shy of 82 when he passed away peacefully to the golden streets. He was currently living in Aylett, VA. He attended Hermitage High School and was in the class of ’58. He served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years. He retired from the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as a Sergeant.

Penn’s greatest love was riding his motorcycle for forty-four years. He often spoke of how he rode to all forty-nine states and across Canada. He said he tried to ride it to Hawaii, but his engine flooded out ten yards off the coast of San Diego. (He always had a good story.)

Penn was the co-owner of the Virginia Rocket Center in the early 70’s and owner of “Penn’s Ammo Outlet” in the 80’s and 90’s. He was President of Ratcliff Elementary PTA in 1980, a Second VP of the FOP #4 for several years and a Life Member of the Harley Davidson’s Owner Group. He was instrumental in organizing the “Teddy Bear Motorcycle Ride”, which supplied Emergency crews with Teddy Bears/stuffed animals for children in trauma. He was the Past Governor and Jr. Governor of the King William Loyal Order of the Moose, 2634, and obtained the degree of Fellowship, he was also a member of the American Legion 0347. For several years he played “Santa” for many local organizations.

Penn was married to Linda Eggleston for thirty-eight years, then divorced. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Lynn) Stewart. He is also survived by his daughters, Crystal L. Solomon (Tony), Christina L. Goggin (Matt Stafford), grandchildren Anya Stafford, Bentley Shane Joshua Shane, Kristin Blair, and Tyler Franklin Cheely. He was preceded in death by his Stepdaughter, Lori Kay. He is also survived by his son-in-law Donny Kay (Rhonda) of Oregon and step grand-children Kent Stewart, Jake Stewart, Sean Stewart, and Chrislyn Kay plus three precious great grandchildren. He leaves behind his wonderful sister, Ann Goggin of Sandston, one loving niece, Patricia A. Butler (Asel “Peanut” Johnson) of Aylett and a great nephew, “Scooter” Phillip Martin, as well as nephew Charles H. Alley (Jennifer) of Stumpy Point, NC, and many Landrum cousins spread out all over the U.S.

Penn said, “if I had known that I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” “But boy, it has been a great ride.” He also said, “You don’t die from laughing, you die when you stop laughing”. Penn and his family have asked in lieu of flowers make a donation to Moose Charities in Mooseheart, IL, and help a child. He asked that you don’t forget to respect and support your Military and your emergency first responders, they are there for you! He’ll see you on the other side, ‘til then, “Keep the Rubber Side Down.”

The family will receive friends 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, where a funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment at 2 p.m. at Virginia Veterans Cemetery – Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Rd., Amelia, Va.