Miles Hugh Goforth
June 26, 1943 ~ February 20, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Miles H. Goforth, 66, of Asheville, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Tommie and Edna Payne Goforth. He was also preceded in death by a son, John Goforth.
Following graduation from Lee H. Edwards High School, Mr. Goforth served in the US Navy. He worked with the Asheville Fire Department before transferring to the Asheville Police Department serving 12 years as a detective. For a number of years he was an investigator for Ingles Market. He spent 6 years as a Captain with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department before retiring in June of 2005. He was a member of the VFW and the Sheriff Auxillary.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Pat Bryson Goforth; a daughter, Belinda Goforth Foulk and husband John of Belmont; a son, Stephen D. Goforth and wife Holly of Marion; grandson, Carson Foulk; a sister, Mary G. Porshia of Asheville; nephews, Randy, Faron and Tracy Porshia and their families.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Greg Metcalf officiating. Burial will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park. Buncombe County Sheriff's Department will provide the Honor Guard.
His family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Westwood Baptist Church, 150 Westwood Place, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Ms. Pat & Family,
So sorry to hear of the homegoing of Mr. Miles….He was always such a joy to talk and laugh with. May God bless each of you during this difficult time and my prayers will be with you
I was saddened to learn of Miles death. I knew Miles for many, many years both before either of us were Law Enforcement Officers and after. I worked numerous crimes in and around Buncombe County with Miles. He was a very accomplished Investigator. He will be missed. Gain your strength in our LORD!
Miles you will be missed. thank you for all the good times and all the work we did together. And for all the laughs we shared Gods speed my brother
My mom ( Janet Hill ) and myself are very sorry to hear about Miles, my mom has know him for over 30yrs. He will be missed..
Pat, Mary Tom and family
I was saddened and shocked to hear the news about Miles. I will miss his laughter and his wonderful view of the world we live in.
I can never find the words I need in times like these, to convey the sense of loss I feel and to offer sympathy. Just know that you are all in my prayers during this difficult time. The world is a little less bright today, but I’m sure that there is a corner in Heaven filled with a lot of laughter and big tales being told. I will miss my cousin – my friend – but I know that he’s in a better place and that I will see him again someday.
Love to all
Cathy Goforth Livingstone
Miles and I graduated from Lee Edwards together in 62′. I would like all the family to know that my prayers and thoughts are with each of you and may God Bless and keep you all during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Steve and Holly, my deepest condolences to you and your family. May Mr. Goforth rest in the the eternal peace of the Lord’s arms and may He provide comfort and grace in the days to come.
We were so sorry to hear of Miles’ passing. He was always a delight to be around, always laughing and telling wonderful tales. We send our deepest sympathies and prayers to his family. He will be missed.
You will be deeply missed. Thank you for touching my life and those around you. May God give comfort to your loving family in their lose. Kelly Trotter Waldroup
I met Miles when we both worked for the Asheville Police Dept. He was a fine person and I enjoyed working with him. We send our condolences to the family and pray that GOD will wrap His arms around you and give you His love and comfort during your time of grief.
Dennis & June Ramsey
Incline Your ear, O Lord, to our prayers in which we humbly pray that You show Your mercy to the soul of Your servant Miles, whom you commanded to leave this world. Place him in the region of peace and light and bid him share the company of Your saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
My thoughts, prayer and love are with you. Terri Erne and Family
Sorry to learn of Miles’s death. We remember him as a go getter and hope his family can get thru the sorrow and remember him for who he touched during his years visiting on earth.
Sorry to learn of Miles’s death. We remember him as a go getter and hope his family can get thru the sorrow and remember him for who he touched during his years visiting on earth.
Dear Pat and Belinda,
Kathy and I were saddened to learn of Miles’ death. We pray that God will give you His peace and comfort in these days!
Dear Pat and Belinda,
Kathy and I were saddened to learn of Miles’ death. We pray that God will give you His peace and comfort in these days!
Dear Pat and Belinda,
Kathy and I were saddened to learn of Miles’ death. We pray that God will give you His peace and comfort in these days!
Dear Pat and Belinda,
Kathy and I were saddened to learn of Miles’ death. We pray that God will give you His peace and comfort in these days!
Dear Pat and Belinda,
I was so sad to hear of Miles’ passing. May your good and happy memories comfort you in your grief. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God grant you Peace. With love, Sharron
Pat, I am really sad to hear of such a great loss of a dear friend. Miles will be greatly missed. Please do stay in touch 667-2434.
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Miles,I worked with him at the police dept. back in 72.I enjoyed working with him and he will be greatly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mrs. Porshia, Randy, Faron, and Tracy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. The best to come out of these heartaches is
we will see Mr. Goforth again. God bless all of you!
Dad–thank you for making me who I am and doing so with laughter. ‘Sock a pair of locks’ Dad–now God can enjoy your belly giggle like we all got to for many years. I’ll always be Daddy’s little girl.
I’m sorry to learn of Miles passing. I worked with him for a short time at the Asheville Fire Dept. He would come by the fire stations when he was at the Police Dept. and while he worked for Ingles. He was a fun person to be with. He seemed to enjoy life and always had a good atitude. May God bless you all in the days ahead.
Pat,Belinda,Steve,Aunt Mary and family,
I was so very shocked and so very sorry to hear about Buddy passing away. I will miss him and his funny jokes and sense of humor. He always had a way of making everyone laugh. We all know though that’s carried on in Steve cause he sounds so much like his father and he too carries that sense of humor buddy was so very well known for. I know everyone calls him Miles but I grew up knowing him as Buddy. Anyway Miles aka Buddy was always been kind to me and so have all of you. Thankyou for that.
God Bless you all our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lorra,Tim,Justin and Jerab Parker
Pat and Belinda,
Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace during this time for you and your family.
Pat and Belinda,
Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace during this time for you and your family.
Pat and Belinda,
Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace during this time for you and your family.
Pat and Belinda,
Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God’s comfort and peace during this time for you and your family.
May God bless and comfort you.Miles was great to work with and always went out of the way to help.Miles was a good friend.
Dear Pat and Family,
We know that it is a difficult time for you and the family but as you well know, God has a way of getting us past our trials. We are praying for you and trust that God will provide special strength to you and your family.
Your Friends,
Joe and Pat
So many things I’m going to miss: Spelling questions and golden oldie jokes. War stories, that curled my hair and made me laugh till my sides hurt. Corn pone music night, and sharing our favorite tunes together. Aunt Mary’s birthday cake, chicken fingers and the smell of Borkum Riff. So many things about you that made this world such a special place.
Mostly, I’m just missing you Dad.
Pat & Belinda , What can we say….to loose such a sweet & carrying friend.They don’t make many like Miles! He added such joy in our lives for so many years and I really enjoyed our times out of town in the motels him & Jerry stayed in ,in their wild ‘investigations’. He always stayed in late in the mornings,(said to avoid traffic!!) so we stayed up late at night & just cut up. We said last time we spoke when we both got better we would continue our birthday lunch’s but he will have to wait on me to join him.Jerry will miss their ‘conversations’ on getting things done (you know what I mean)at Ingles.What a team. Starkey & Hutch!? They couldn’t even have heart attacks without each other ! I guess that about says it all … we send you all our love and prayers & look forward to joining Miles in heaven when he needs us..Love ya….
My deepest sympathies, and prayers go out to you. I worked with Miles on the APD years ago, and he was so much fun and a great officer, you could always know he had your back.
My deepest sympathies, and prayers go out to you. I worked with Miles on the APD years ago, and he was so much fun and a great officer, you could always know he had your back.
Pat and family,
I was truly saddened to hear of your loss. Miles and I went through 12 years of school together. We were part of the West Asheville connection. Miles was one of a kind. We graduated in 1962 and went in different directions but after 48 years I still cherish the times we had together. Miles is still that wild and crazy guy in my mind and heart. God bless all the family.
Faron & Landon Porshia and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May the presences of the Lord be with each of you during this time. As Christians we can hold on to the faith that we will see all our loved ones in Heaven one day. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
With deep sincere.
Justin and Michelle Gillespie & boys
Pat and Belinda, George and I are so sorry to hear of your husband and father’s death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We are glad we met him at Sharron’s Dad’s memorial service. Faye and George Stapleton, Colorado
my thoughts and prayers are with you
Pat and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Do not hesitate to call me.
Stuart
Miles was a dear friend I have known and worked with for 10 years.
He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the family.
Dear Pat,
I am saddened to read about Miles’ death. I have such good memories of the good times we all had together so many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My cousin Tommy Patelidas has told me that he sees you occasionally. Blessings of peace and comfort to you. Love, Judy
Sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. I was a friend of his when we lived on Montana Ave as young teenagers. I lived w/grandparents Hilda & Tommy Bell. He was one of the gang, Bruce, Wayne,Dickey & me Wendy. Bruce Smith & Wendy are only ones left.
Our sincere condolences to your entire family on the loss of our classmate from LEH ’62. Bob and Nancy (Carr) Porter
Pat and Belinda,
I knew Miles for years as I worked with him both at the Police Dept. and the Sheriffs Dept. I am so sorry to hear of his death. He was a good friend, and will be missed greatly. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Judy Arrowood
I first met Miles when I became an Asheville Police Officer in 1979. Our paths crossed again when he began working for the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. I was sorry to learn of his loss. He was truly a good person and will be missed.
Pat and Belinda,
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. Please know that we will always be here for you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Ben, Rosa, Reggie, & Lauren Shade
Pat & family
We were very saddened when we heard of Miles passing. Althouh we have not remained in close contact, our hearts have remained close. May the Lord bless and support you during this difficult time.
Love Tim & Brenda Farlow
I want to say I’m sorry that I cannot be there with everyone, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Miles most certainly would have given me a hard time for quoting Jim Valvano instead of Dean Smith, but remember the quote: ‘To me, there are three things we all should do every day. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears.’ Well, all 3 apply here, because even in this difficult and sad time, it’s hard to think of Miles without smiling due to a dry remark, a joke that came out of nowhere, or a look. My love to all of you. Dave and family.
Pat, I am sorry to read of Miles passing. I know he will be missed. The years have gone by quickly seems like since high school, but I remember Miles as a gentleman and a sweet spirit. May God be your families comfort during this time. Love, June Rice Dockery
My sincere sympathy to you, Pat, and your family. I was a ‘Hugh Goforth’ fan in grammer school; and graduated with ‘Miles.’ His humor was always refreshing. Dot and Pat remain two of my most admired people, from an obvious family of integrity. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Terry passed away at 53.
Familiar with grief,
Joyce Ann Melton Lee Smith
A beautiful service and a wonderful tribute to a man I am proud to call friend. A unique person with a gift to bring a smile to anyone he met and always had a story to tell. We all are better people for having known Miles. Love and prayers to each of you.
My prayer are with your family. Miles was dad’s room mate for a few weeks at green tree, and we grew to love Miles, the nicest man. He will be deeply missed. Frank Briggs, Ruby , Stephanie and Roin
Pat and Belinda, Dwight and I were so sorry to hear about Miles. We remember all the good times when we had our Sunday School Dinners and what a joy he was to be around. Miles would always make you laugh. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Our prayers are with you both.
Pat and family,
you have my deepest sympathy.
Miles always would stop and be
friendly. If there is anything i
can do, Doug Broom knows my number.
God Christ be with you at this time.
Dear Pat and family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Larry & Alisa Sloop
Pat, Belinda, Mary & Family
I am saddened to learn of ‘Uncle Buddy”s death. I pray that the LORD will give you peace and comfort in these days- may He bless your family during this difficult time.
Pat & Family- I was so sad to read of Mile’s passing. I haven’t talked to him in several years and I hate that. Time slips away from us sometimes.
I worked with Miles (and Jerry Banks) at Ingles about 18 years ago. Please don’t feel sorry for me, I wouldn’t trade those days for anything. I loved Miles so much and he could always make us laugh. My running joke with him was the fact that I could smell him (his cologne) about a minute before I saw him and due to this he could never be a secret agent or sneak up on us.May peace be with you during this difficult time.
I am truly sorry for the family of Miles Goforth. I served with him in the Sheriff’s Dept. and he was an honorable man. He will be sorely missed.
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know until today(Thursday) when I saw Mary. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Elaine
I worked with Miles at the Asheville Police Department and we became friends. He was always full of life and laughter.He was a very good Detective.I will miss him.
Will miss Miles for being a good friend and neighbor for over 20 years. Miles was always good to Mark.