Arthell Goforth

May 9, 1930 ~ January 6, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Arthell Goforth, 76, of 27 Meadowbrook Ave., Asheville, died on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at Magnolia Health Care.
Mr. Goforth was a son of the late Lonnie and Pearl Silver Goforth, and was a Madison County native.
A graduate of Spring Creek High School, Mr. Goforth retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital as a supervisor. He was a member of the American Legion, and was a US Army veteran.
Mr. Goforth is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Coward Goforth; daughter, Phyllis Ann Norton and husband Tommy, of Asheville; brother, Frank David Goforth, of Spring Creek; nephew, David Arthur Goforth, of Spring Creek; and two grandsons, Steve and Jeff Norton.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Liberty Baptist Church at Spring Creek with the Rev. Greg Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Mary Jo I am so sorry to hear about Arthell. No one ever call’s me anymore and tell’s me anything since mom died. If there is ever anything you need just let me know. I know this is a very bad time for you. I love y’all very much.
Love
Brenda
We would like to send our heart felt condolences for your loss of Arthell. May God’s grace be abundant as you go through this time of earthly separation. Knowing that one day we as Christians will be reunited with our loved ones.
Just a Note:
I am the youngest daughter of Clell and Willa Mae Silver. Phyllis and I were almost the same age, and I so admired her wonderful athletic ability, and was sadden by the news that she health issues that had prevented her from carrying out her life’s ambitions. I know she would have been a leader in whatever she attempted.
My parents always loved Arthell and his family, and often spoke so highly of him. They always looked forward to, and enjoyed, having him stop by just to set on the porch and chat. And if you knew anything at all about my Mom you would know he would be served something yummy from her kitchen. She was a wonderful lady and always made those who came into her home feel so special and ‘full’ when they left.
I would love to make contact with Phyllis. Mary Jo said she was in a nursing home in Fletcher, but couldn’t tell me the name. If someone would get that information to me I would be greatly appreciative.
Our prayers are with you….
Bettie (Silver) Thomas
828.874.3060 – home phone
828.893.0005 – office phone
To Mary Jo and Family, I extend my deepest sympathies. My fondest memory of Arthell was coming to our house and playing Bluegrass. He will surely be missed.
Dear Family,
I want to exprss my deepest sympathy to you in the death of Arthell. He worked for me at St. Joseph’s Hospital for many years. I did not just see him as an employee, but as a good friend. I’d lost touch with him over the past few years, but thought of him often.
May the God of all comfort be with you and comfort your hearts in this loss.
so sorry to hear about mr.goforth. me and my group comes and sing to them ever first wed in the month and fith sunday ..sure will miss him..we are called the goldren girls ..we will be praying for his family …love the goldren girls
MARY JO, PHYLLIS, AND FAMILY
JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
LOVE
LEE AND EDDA MOORE PAYNE