Arthur "Sonny" Goforth, Jr.
February 22, 1935 ~ February 9, 2020
Born in:
Cherokee, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Arthur “Sonny” Goforth, Jr., 84, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.
A native of Cherokee, NC, Mr. Goforth was a son of the late Arthur and Lena Murphy Goforth.
Surviving are his wife, Maebelle Williamson Goforth; daughter, Becky Goforth Hurley (Jimmy); sons, Michael Goforth (Brittany), Adam Goforth, and Danny Goforth (Katherine); 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14, at Bethabara Church in Cherokee, NC. Interment will follow at Birdtown Cemetery.
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Visitation: February 13, 2020 6:00 pm - May 9, 2025 8:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. He was a likable fellow and will be sorely missed in the neighborhood.
I know you are at peace now. No more pain will ever come to you again. You will be missed and loved always.
Rest in peace now.
Just found out about the loss of your father, your mom and the rest of your family are in my prayers
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER MIKE & FAMILY MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
To all of the family. I am so sorry love you all and you are in my prayers.
Sorry to hear of Danny’s dad passing.
May God comfort you all in your time of grief my prayers for the family
I’m sorry to hear this he was a good man.