Harlis Goforth

Harlis W. Goforth, 86, of New Haven, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 8:10 a.m. at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, IN. He was born July 9, 1926 in New Haven, IL, the son of Clyde and Flossie (Melton) Goforth. Harlis married Mary Margaret Hale August 7, 1946 and she preceded him in death May 27, 2011. He was a member of the Union Ridge Presbyterian Church. He was a WWII Naval Veteran and a Life Member of the Ridgway V. F. W.

Survivng are a daughter Janice Gail Goforth of McHenry, IL; four sons and daughters-in-law Timothy Scott and Donna Goforth of Kenosha, WS, Ronald Duane and Kathy Goforth of Lindenhurst, IL, Gary Lynn and Glenna Goforth of Dillsboro, IN, and Eddie Gene and Lori Goforth of Gainsville, GA; a daughter-in-law Jackie Cooper of Mulkeytown, IL; three Sisters Deloris Cathey of New Haven, IL, Linda and "Carl Wright of Norris City, and Patsy and John Phillips of Evansville, IN; two brothers and sisters-in-law Donald Ray and Rose Goforth of Emma, IL, and Kenneth and Betty Goforth of New Haven, IL; 11 grandchildren nine great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son Larry Wayne Cooper; a sister June Goforth; four brothers Larry, Carl, Paul, and Burtis Goforth.

Funeral services for Harlis W. Goforth, 86, of New Haven, will be Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Union Ridge Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kathy Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery with millitary rites conducted by the American Legion and V. F. W. Friends may call at the Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi on Tuesday, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.