Lonnie Lee Goff

His wife, Kathleen (Deegan) Goff, his parents, James Steeley Goff and Ellen Rebecca (Hawkins) Goff, and seven brothers and a sister predeceased him.

Left to treasure his memory are his sister Christine Maiewski (Estero), and sister-in-law Billie Goff (Avon Park).

For seventy-two years he enjoyed married life with his sweetheart, Kathleen. He exemplified the motto “The best thing a father can give his children is to love their mother.”

Their family includes daughters Connie Marrett, Debbie Rucker (Russell), Ginger Phillips (Greg), grandchildren Emily Kaskie (David), Evelyn Beckman (Nate), Timothy Marrett, Ashlee Carr (Aaron), Leila DeVoe (Luke), Sydney Wetteland, Steeley Phillips (Erin), sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. His family extends to two cherished girls, Savana and Lily Burdick- Perez.

Lonnie worked for 33 years as Supervisor for Water Systems and Land Development for the original developers of Port Charlotte.

He served gladly at First Baptist Church of Punta Gorda. With compassion guiding his actions in the US Army, he served in the Asiatic Theater of the Pacific and in World War II in New Zealand, New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan, receiving a medal for bravery.

He devoted his problem-solving skills, mechanical mind, and craftsmanship to assist family and friends. He willingly spent long hours constructing buildings, teaching cast-netting, and repairing engines for others.

Lonnie is remembered for his dependability, the reliability of his word, his adoration of his wife, children, grandchildren and greats, his care for people and love of gardening and camping.

For gifts consider Saving Grace in Uganda. www.savinggraceinuganda.com Checks: SGU, 1404 Tusca Trail, Winter Springs, FL 32708.

Lonnie’s family expresses heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Harbour Health and South Port Square for their compassionate care.

A graveside celebration is planned for Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:30 am, Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 1380 Forrest Nelson, Port Charlotte.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kayspongerpg.com for the Goff family.