Clarence Everett Goates

July 4, 1919 – December 31, 2010

Clarence Everett Goates, 91, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at Connally/Compton Funeral Directors Chapel with Pastor James Menke officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the funeral home.

Everett was born July 4, 1919 in Hill County, Texas to William Riley and Molly Elsie (Poteet) Goates. In 1951 he married Rita Hubble in McLennan County. Everett was a watch maker for Morris Jewelers for over 40 years. He loved to fish and spend time with his family. Everett was known for his sense of humor and antics. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Rita Goates; son, Jimmy Goates; daughter, Linda Goates; grandson, Joseph Bayer; 3 brothers; and 1 sister.

Those left behind to cherish Everett’s memory are his children, Rita Madl and husband, Ed, of Waco, Don Goates and wife, Susie, of Willow Park, Donna Johnson and husband, James, of Austin, and Richard Goates of Waco; sister, Ruth Usrey of Hillsboro; grandchildren, John Bayer Jr., Robert Bayer, Catherine “Katie” Bayer and husband, Thomas McGuffey, Brian Goates, Christopher Goates, Matthew Goates, Robert “Bobby” Johnson, Aidan Johnson, and Ethan Johnson.

Pallbearers will be John Bayer Jr., Robert Bayer, Brian Goates, Christopher Goates, Matthew Goates, and Robert “Bobby” Johnson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Walter Seeger.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels or to the charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Providence Hospice for the love and care given to Everett.

Arrangements under the direction of Connally-Compton Funeral Directors, Waco, TX.