Paul A Goforth

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Paul A Goforth
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Date of Birth: 
March 8 1934
Date of Death: 
December 25 2006

Paul A. Goforth, age 72, of New Haven, Gallatin, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 25,2006 at his home after an extended illness. Paul was born in New Haven, on March 8, 1934 to the late Clyde and Flossie (Melton) Goforth. He was married to the former Judith (Brown) who survives. Paul had retired from the Olin Corporation in Alton and was a member of the Machinist Union there. Paul loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and really loved grafting and raising Pecan Trees. He was a great Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife Judith (Brown) Goforth, New Haven, Illinois; daughters Paula & Glen McNeilly, Grafton, Illinois and Terri Lynn & Steve Doxier, Enfield, Illinois; one son, Scott & Deborah Goforth, Alton, Illinois; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; three brothers, Harlis Goforth & Kenny Goforth, both of New Haven, Illinois, and Donald Goforth of Emma, Illinois; three sisters, Delores Cathey & Linda Upton both of New Haven, Illinois, and Patsy Phillips of Evansville, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Carl, Burtis, & Larry Goforth, and one sisters, Jun Goforth.
Visitation was Wednesday, December 27, 2006 from 5 - 8 PM at Cox & Son Funeral Homes - New Haven Chapel. Funeral was Thursday, December 28, 2006, at 2 PM at the Union Ridge Presbyterian Church North West of New Haven. The family received friends at the church after 1 PM/ Rev. Kathy Dunn officiated and Interment was at the Union Ridgee Cemetery in New Haven.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to either the Visiting Nurse Association or the Union Ridge Presbyterian Church in his member.

Place of Birth: 
New Haven,, Illinois, United States
Place of Death: 
New Haven, Illinois, United States
Primary State of Residence: 
New Haven, Illinois, United States

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