Henry Goble

Henry Clay "Skeets" Goble MARION, Va. Henry Clay "Skeets" Goble, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. "Skeets" was born on March 4, 1922, in Marion, to the late Charles and Anna Goble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers, Charles, James, Kelly, Billy and David; and five sisters, Helen, Juanita, Evelyn, Margaret and Sara. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had retired from Lemon Transport as a diesel mechanic. He is survived by: his loving wife and "best buddy" of 68 years, Elizabeth P. Goble, Marion; one much loved daughter, Linda G. Cox and husband Charles, Burlington, Ontario, Canada; one cherished granddaughter,Sakina Evans and husband Seth, Roslindale, Mass.; one precious great-grandson, Miles Evans; two sisters, Patricia K. Evans, Hampton, Va., Ann Broady, Pasco, W.Va. He also leaves to mourn a host of loving relatives and friends. At Mr. Goble's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010,from the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Neville Mozingo and Ann Jackson officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Roundhill Cemetery in Marion. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion is serving the family of Mr. Goble.