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Herbert Goolsby Obituary
Jul. 31, 1928 - Sep. 15, 2013
Herbert L. Goolsby, Jr., 85, of Sarasota, FL, died on Sep. 15, 2013. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Thurs., at Palms-Robarts Memorial Park in Sarasota, FL. Funeral arrangements by: Palms-Robarts Funeral Home.
Herbert was a lifelong resident of Sarasota and a graduate of Sarasota High School. He was retired from the United States Air Force serving in Korea and Vietnam and was a popular local stone crabber.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Alma Hart Goolsby.
Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Jacquelyn; a daughter, Lee Ann (Danny) Mason; 2 sons, Steven Goolsby and James (Diana) Goolsby; stepsons, Eric Bergmann, Brett (Rebecca) Bergmann, Kurt (Sandra) Bergmann; a brother, Jerry (Juanita) Goolsby; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Goolsby
October 14, 2013
Jackie, I am sorry for your loss and we will remember you in our prayers. Herb was a wonderfully kind soul and we will miss him. Thanks to both of you for the thoughtfulness that you gave, especially to our daughter.
God bless you,
Bruce, Janice and Megan Templeton
October 4, 2013
Jackie, You and your family are in our prayers. Herb was a true gentleman and a wonderful person. We will never forget him.
love, Lisa and Dr Charles
September 22, 2013
Dear Jackie.
It was so good to see you in church this morning, and to meet Erik and Karen. Your news of Herb was sad, and you will miss him. He was a lucky man to have your love and care these past 41 years! Please accept my kind thoughts and love -- Lyn Lent
Brandy K. & Brooke Mason/Payton
September 18, 2013
We love and miss you grandpa! We will always carry you in our hearts.
Nancy Quinn
September 18, 2013
Jacquelyn, My heart goes out to you and your family. Love you
Rick & Veda Martin
September 17, 2013
As you go through this sad time, know that there are so many of us that have you in our thoughts & prayers. Herb was a "one of a kind" and will be surely missed. May God Bless you and your family! We love you.
Brett Bergmann
September 16, 2013
Rest in Peace Herbie......godspeed and may your journey through the spirit world evolve to where the mountains, rivers and oceans all meet from now thru eternity.
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