Robert Martin Goins

Robert Martin Goins, 67, of Erie, passed away on July 9, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa on October 3, 1957, son of the late Dwayne and Niomi (Martin) Goins, Sr.

Robert graduated from Oliver High School in Pittsburgh in 1977. He majored in business and received a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Pittsburgh and was invited to spring training for the Pittsburgh Pirates 1977-1983. He played semi pro football for the Pittsburgh Colts, ran track and went semi pro baseball. He loved his family, enjoyed detailing and working on cars, collecting baseball cards, was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, having a beer while watching his favorite sports teams and western movies.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Melissa Jones and two brothers, George Goins and Dwayne Goins, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Joshua Jones, Divone Jones, Qwaneile Jones (Alyssa Jones), Shyaine Jones and Shilomar Jones, his siblings, Kathleen Hunt (Bobby Hunt), Antoinette Brown (Herbert Brown), Andrea Clark, Pamela Burks, Stephanie Bowie, Christian Goins (Christina Goins), Shawn Goins and Kimberly White. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, his favorite sister-in-laws Belinda Lucas and Cecilia Manus and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., 459 East 12th Street, Erie, Pa 16503 on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 11:00 am until the time of his service at 1:00 pm. Burial will be private. Please send condolences to: davisgarrfuneralhome.com.

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