William Robert Goding (Bill), of Chapin, died July 14, 2025. He was born in Detroit, MI, to the late Joyce R. Goding and William B. Goding. Bill grew up in Apopka, Florida and graduated from Apopka High School in 1963. He received a bachelor’s degree from The Citadel in 1967, where he was a Life Member.
In 1967, he was a commissioned officer upon graduation and entered the US Army. He served in Vietnam earning the national Defense Service medal, The Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service stars, The Vietnam Campaign Medal w/ DVC 60, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm, Bronze Star Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon (2DAWD). He retired from the Army in 1987. He enjoyed playing golf and loved watching his Florida Gators and Atlanta Braves.
He is survived by his daughter, Molly Goding Slice (Tim), Sons; Robert Goding (Mary Alice), and Gus Goding (Julie); grandchildren, Mary Slice Richardson (Blake), Salley Slice, Davis Goding, Sam Goding, McColl Goding, Amelia Goding and Savannah Bennett; sister, Peggy Charlton (Gary); and many nieces, nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Richard J. Goding.
The family will hold a private service at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Citadel Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 or [email protected].
The family would like to thank the staff of Generations of Chapin, Angie Thomas, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, MSA Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate care.