James Goen 82, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. James was born on September 26, 1942 in Griffin, Georgia to James and Martha Goen. He moved to Crestview in the mid 70’s working for the 919th Duke Field.

James retired as a T/SGT Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Technician with the United States Air Force after twenty years of dedicated service. He was a veteran who served in Desert Storm.

James loved sports he was an Umpire for the City of Crestview and girls softball league beginning in 1990 until his health declined in 2000. He was also an avid online poker player.

James is preceded in death by his parents, James Wiley Goen Jr. and Martha Bransford Goen, his son, Jason “Pee Wee” Goen and his siblings.

James is survived by his wife of forty six years, Norma Goen, his children, Margaret ‘Peggy” Smith (Mick), Jeremy Goen ( Akiko) and James Wiley Goen IV (Jennifer) and his five grandchildren, Joy, Evelyn, Elaine, Peter and Levi.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery in Crestview, Florida with Pastor Justin Witcher officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service.