Wayne Goforth Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wayne Goforth of Gastonia, North Carolina, born in Cleveland, North Carolina, who passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 78. 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, Benjamin Franklin and Mary Sue Pryor Goforth; his sister Peggy Moses; and his son-in-law Donald Wray. He is survived by: his wife Edith Ellison Goforth; his daughters, Karen Wray, Kathy Swank (Ed), Marlene Willard and Janet Melissa Ogden; his sister Mary Frances Hambright; his grandchildren, Hannah Trotter (Todd), Alysha Stowe, Chris Wray, Bria Willard and Megan Adams; and his great grandchildren, Grayson Stowe, Hank Trotter and Caroline Trotter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Firestone Wesleyan Church Youth Ministry 1700 Union Rd. Gastonia, NC 28054.
January 7, 2022
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