Melvin Goforth Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-06-12T20:00:00
End: 2024-06-13T01:00:00
Location: McClain-Hays Funeral Home

We bid farewell to Melvin Goforth of Union, Mississippi, born in Memphis, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 10, 2024 at the age of 70. Melvin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, L. Z. Goforth and Catheline Goforth; and his sister Brenda Ellingburg. He is survived by: his wife Pam Goforth of Union; his children, Mackenzie McManus of Union and Dillon Goforth (Holly) of Union; his grandchildren, Lillian, Noah Savell, Hope Smith (Rell), River Goforth and Alex McManus; his great grandchild Kaia Smith; and his siblings, Bonnie Thompson of Union, Lisa Smith of Philadelphia, Louis of Philadelphia and Larry Goforth of Philadelphia. He is also survived by nieces, nephew.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McClain-Hays Funeral Service

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June 12

Visitation

McClain-Hays Funeral Home
1002 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350

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June 13

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McClain-Hays Chapel
1002 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350

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