Richmond Lynn Goldsmith
March 21, 1955 ~ December 29, 2014
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Richmond Lynn Goldsmith, 59, of Swannanoa, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at his residence.
Born in Madison County to the late Steven and Victoria Hazel Sams Goldsmith, he worked for thirty years as head custodian for Oakley Elementary
School. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; a good and kind person with a great sense of humor who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved the children of Oakley School, was a fine horseman, loved riding his Harley
Davidson and also was a friend to all animals.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Watty Goldsmith;
two daughters, Dee Creson (Myron) of Fairview and Paula Nelson(Ronnie) of Cherokee;four grandchildren, Brandon Creson, Megan Searcy, Gowi Nelson and Tatsi Nelson; one great grandchild, Leela Searcy; sisters, Mary Ellen Moore (Robert) and Cathy Goodman, all of Canton.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 1, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
I am so truely sorry for your loss. May God wrap His loving arms around your family at this difficult time and may you continuely feel His presence. Rick was a wonderful person, kind to each child at Oakley and truely cared for each one. He was wonderful to work with and had a heart of gold. We always knew we could count on Rick and he always took care of all of us there. He adored his wife and family. His love for all creatures was obvious and the pleasure he derived from his horses was immeasureable. Rick was one of a kind and he will truely be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Rick’s family during this time. He was truly one of a kind! He will be missed but Rick is now one of God’s Angels – Know that he will always be with you.
The Fussell Family
Susie, Bill, TJ and KC
I’m sorry for your loss and will keep the family in prayer. Mr. Goldsmith was truly one of a kind and he was the best bus driver. He will be missed but the good memories will still live on. May God continue to embrace the family and bring peace to your hearts. And just know that he was a good man and has touched many with his warm presents. I’m glad to say I had the pleasure of knowing him.
Dear family of Richmond Goldsmith I’m truly sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. During this difficult time may you find comfort in the Bible’s verse found at John 5:28, 29 ‘All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.’ What a wonderful hope God has promised us. My prayers go to you and your family.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Rick was a very good soul. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Sending you prayers for peace.
I attended Oakley in the mid 80’s. Mr. Goldsmith was one of my favorites. I am so sorry for your loss. He was good man who always cared for the kids. Praying God bring you peace and comfort.
I knew Ricky during my teens and twenties. I have a lot of fond memories of our years together. He also worked with my mom Pat Wright at Oakley School for years. I have seen him off and on through the years and although we had our own lives it is still sad to know that he is not here anymore. He taught me how to drive a straight drive car and I will never forget those times He was a very patient man. He had an awesome personality and a great sense of humor. I know he will be truly missed by every life he touched. It is a comfort to know we will meet again someday and until then he will be in the presense our heavenly father. May the Lord comfort everyone who suffers pain from his loss. See you Ricky!!
Angie (Wright) Coker
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. My heart goes out to your family. Death is something we will never get use to. In fact, God’s Word refers to death as an enemy. (1 Corinthians 15:26) Very soon our loving Heavenly Father, will remove death once and for all ( Rev 21:4) and give us the opportunity to see our loved ones again here on the earth. (Acts 24:15)