Bernard Darnell Goodwyn

Bernard Darnell Goodwyn age 31 of Wilmington, Delaware departed this life on June 3, 2021.  He was born October 13,1989 to DiShawn Batts and Bernard Bloodsworth.

Bernard affectionately known as “Bubby” by his family and “Nard” by his friends was raised in Wilmington Delaware. He was known as the track star and fastest boy in Delaware in his prime. He still holds records for the 400 and 800 meter dash while running for Catholic Youth Ministries. During his early childhood he attended Wilmington public schools and played for the Wilmington Trojans football team. It was then where he discovered his talent and passion for track and field.  Bernard went on to run for the Delaware Diamonds track club throughout middle school and for Mt. Airy track club in Philadelphia.  He attended Newark High School and Glasgow High School and ran track and field for the high school’s track team. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 2008.

After graduating from high school in 2008 Bernard continued to run track and field and run in the Nike Outdoor Nationals. He was able to attend the AAU Junior Olympics and the USA Junior Olympics and place 1 ^st in the final rounds. He went on to attend Barton Community College and later Essex Community College on a full athletic scholarship.

In May of 2020 Bernard was blessed with his first child his son. He loved his son and was proud to be a father. He would often upload videos of him and his son just enjoying father and son time. He was a great father and uncle and no matter what path he chose the children always saw the good in him and felt the love from him. “Bubby” also loved his mother. He was a momma’s boy at heart. He would often pop up at her jobs just to sit and bother her or call her DiDi to pluck her nerves. He loved to play the football lottery and visit the casino in his spare time. He loved the family that was closest to him. He would often just drive over to his families’ homes and sit outside in his car just to be near them or make his presence known. His sister would often find him in her pots eating food off the stove or walking out with plates of food or passed out in her guest room no matter how much they argued. To his family he was the family comedian you could always get a good laugh when he was around. All that knew Bernard knew he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, he would often stop and give money to the homeless in his travels.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son A’Saad Goodwyn. His Mother DiShawn Batts and Stepfather Roger Batts, His Father Bernard Bloodsworth (Sharrone Bloodsworth). His sister Ebony Hayward and Brother in law Michael Hayward, Brother Thurman White Jr., and brother with whom he was raised with Larry Jackson. His niece Aniyah and nephew Robert. He also leaves behind his other siblings Lakisha Bloodsworth, Harry Bloodsworth, and Gregory Bloodsworth and Grandmother Pastor Priscilla Bloodsworth. Also, a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, his best friend Jamar Rogers and teammates who became lifelong friends.

Bernard was preceded in death by his Grandparents Larry and Deborah Goodwyn and his Uncle Larry Goodwyn Jr.

Service will be held on Monday June 14,2021 11am Victory Fellowship Church. 100 Wilton Blvd New Castle, DE 19720. Viewing from 9-11am. Interment, Silverbrook Cemetery. Masks are required.