He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Eller Goforth; his children, Jerry Glenn Goforth, Jr. (and wife Nancy) and Pamela Goforth Jackson (and husband David); his grandchildren, Erica Goforth Kent (and husband Jason), Grace Goforth Moss (and husband Christopher), Ian Goforth, Hope Goforth, and Caleb Jackson; his great-grandchildren, Lydia, Mary and Peter Kent and James and Juliana Moss. He is also survived by three siblings, Gene Goforth (and wife Rose), Joe Goforth (and wife Barbara) and Nancy Huffman (and husband Lamar).
Mr. Goforth retired from Duke Energy after 14 years of service. He loved horses and his family. He was a kind and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a faithful Christian and a long-time member of Tri-City Baptist Church in Hickory, North Carolina.
Mr. Goforth was beloved by his friends and family. He will be greatly missed
A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 1:00-2:00pm, with a funeral service beginning at 2:00pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Ave. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.