Jerry Goforth

Jerry Goforth, 61, of Jonesboro died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Jonesboro on April 3, 1952 to Marvin and Maxine Emerson Goforth. Jerry had lived in Jonesboro his entire life and was the owner /operator of Goforth Gulf Station for 27 years, then working at Hytrol for 8 years. Jerry was a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church.

He was a loving father, grandfather whom loved horse shows, barrel racing and was on the Super Service Bowling team with his brother and father for many years.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his daughter; Dione Goforth, and brother, Danny Goforth.

Survived by his daughter; Katie Ingram and husband Blake of Jonesboro.

Brother; Carl Goforth of Jonesboro.

Sister; Janet Conrey of Sedgwick.

One grandson; Cade Ingram.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday March 7, 2014 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Rev. Stan Ballard officiating. Burial will be at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Emerson Funeral Home in charge.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday March 6, 2014 at Emerson Funeral Home.

Active pallbearers will be Darrell Wall, Marshall Poole, Nick Freeman, Randy Emerson, Charlie Emerson, Jimmy Martin and Bill Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers family requests that lasting memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 or to the Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court
Suite 104, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.