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.
Services
Visitation: February 13, 2020 6:00 pm - April 20, 2024 8:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Goodbye Uncle Sonny…RIP…wish I could be there
So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. He was a likable fellow and will be sorely missed in the neighborhood.
Uncle Sonny
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.
The entire family has my deepest sympathy. Sonny was a great man, and will be missed. May God bless you all.
So very sorry ,,Sonny was a good man,,he was my buddy and I love him very much,, I send my love and prayers to all of you
Just found out about the loss of your father, your mom and the rest of your family are in my prayers
just read this. Prayers for the whole family. He was a great man
Prayers for comfort and peace for your family
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER MIKE & FAMILY MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Adam sending my condolences thoughts and prayers for you and your family .
I am ao sorry to hear of your loss Adam sending my condolences thoughts prayers for you and your family .
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Adam of your Dad sending my condolences thoughts prayers for you and your family .
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.