Sr. Deputy
Darren Goforth
1968-2015
Darren Goforth, 47, was born June 19, 1968 and passed away, Friday, August 28, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carol Armstrong Coffelt and father-in-law, Robert Allison. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Goforth; daughter and son, Ava and Ryan Goforth; father, Allen Goforth; mother-in-law, Wanda Allison; brother, John Goforth; sister, Debbie Ferguson and husband, Jimmy; brother-in-law, Steve Allison; sister-in-law, Heather Hope-Allison; nieces and nephews, Holly Ferguson, Jillian Ferguson, Emma Allison, Eleanor Allison, Scott Goforth, Valerie Michos and husband, Dan.
The family will be receiving friends on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Dr., Houston, TX 77057. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Houston, TX. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Houston 100 Club at 5555 San Felipe Street Ste. 1750, Houston, TX 77056.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Claire Brothers Funeral Home.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Darren Goforth

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90 Entries

Robby Laws

August 29, 2019

Darren, hard to believe it's been 4 years already as of yesterday. I still think about you frequently and remember fondly the times we worked together at the jail. Wish you were still around.

Cristy Godin

July 9, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. May God's Grace help heal your hearts and give you comfort in the memories of time spent with loved ones lost.

Michael Arch Angel

May 12, 2016

Thank you for your service Deputy Darren Goforth,heaven has gained an Angel.May you rest in peace.

Lori McBride

December 17, 2015

Kathleen Goforth & Family,
As Christmas is rapidly approaching I just wanted to light this candle and extend my condolences to you and your family. May God Bless You and keep you in both peace & comfort.

Fallen Harris County Deputy's Mom

September 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Goforth family. Darren was taken from you, his children, the HCSO agency and a whole community much too soon,. May he rest in peace and continue to walk the streets of heaven. He will be your guardian angel and watch over you wherever you are. He will never be forgotten.

marcy harris

September 12, 2015

Don't know him but he touched our lives in every way prayers to the fourth family stay strong in your belief in god your husband will be very proud

Barbara

September 10, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes out to your wife, children and your HCSO family. You were taken from them way to soon. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Police Officer's Wife

September 10, 2015

Mrs. Goforth:
Like so many others, I am horrified at what you and your children must be going through. Your loss seems unfathomable, yet you are showing us the meaning of grace, enduring strength, and love. Thank you, and God bless you.
"Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality." -Emily Dickinson

Yvonne Buoncora

September 9, 2015

Deputy Goforth,

I am feel very saddened for you, and the pain your family, friends, and colleagues will endure. Surely, they never, ever wanted you to leave them. I send my prayers to you and your loved ones. Hopefully, your spirit will shine bright again someday - in the beautiful faces of your wife and children. Rest in peace Deputy Goforth. I am sure that you are a shining star in Heaven.

Gale Furman

September 8, 2015

My heart is broken for all of you. I have been praying for all of you & will continue. May God hold you all close to Him. Love & prayers.

September 7, 2015

I met Darrin when he was in his late teens....the last time we spoke was a few months ago. It was an honor to have known him....truly a good man. Rocky R

Doreen Fiedler

September 7, 2015

May you rest in preace our sympathy is with your family. And rest knowing that your family is being taken care of.Thank you for your dedicated service.
D.Fiedler and family

James and Erlinda Claire

September 7, 2015

Thank you for all you have done for the community. I pray that your family will be comforted by the outreach of the Houston Community. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Nicole F

September 7, 2015

Thank you deputy Gofurth!

Jamine Padilla

September 7, 2015

Thank you for your service.. Prayers for your family.. God Bless and may you rest in peace.

Patrick Leone Northbrook High 1977

September 6, 2015

As a fellow Northbrook Alumni, I salute you and thank you for your service. Your family will be in good hands of all the brothers and sisters of Law enforcement and the good people in this City of Houston. The Nation Mourns your loss.

Debbie Fojtik

September 6, 2015

From the wife of a Texas state trooper: Thank you so much for what you did. No one knows the heart ache your family is going through right now. We send our loves ones out to work every day and hope they come home when their shift is done. May the Gods bless you and your family.

Mr. & Mrs. Wind

September 6, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to the Goforth family our prayers are with you Mrs. Goforth and your children. Remember love lives forever in our hearts we pray that you have enough memories that will last a lifetime. And may God bless your strength you have for your children.

Mr & Mrs. Wind

September 6, 2015

Our sincerest condolences to the Goforth family our prayers are with you Mrs. Goforth and your children. Remember love lives forever in our hearts we pray that you have enough memories to last a lifetime. And may God bless your strength you have for your children.

Josephine Perez

September 5, 2015

To Mrs. Goforth and family. The loss of your husband and father deeply touched all of us in Houston and across the nation. The country mourns with you. Why Darren we will never know, but what I have seen is a big movement of people embracing all of law enforcement with gratitude and love. His name "Goforth" sends all of us a message to Goforth in love and peace with profound gratitude for our police officers. Darren's death will not be in vain, but will begin to change the climate in this country. My heart breaks for you and the children and I will be praying that God will embrace you with His love and comfort you through your grief.
For Darren" well done good and faithful servant." May you rest in peace with God our Father in heaven.
Josephine Perez

Sammy and Debbie Hendrix

September 5, 2015

My husband Sammy and I are so sorry to hear about what happen to officer Goforth.Darren Goforth wife and kids are in our thoughts and prayers.
. Sammy and Debbie Hendrix

R Flores

September 5, 2015

Thank you deputy Goforth for your service. May God bless and protect your family always and keep them in his loving arms. My thoughts and prayers are with them always. May you rest in peace.

Tommy

September 5, 2015

My deepest condolences to GoForth Family and friends an all the police officers who all knew him. Thank you, Darren for serving and protecting our community safe. You will be missed. RIP, Darren!

A.H & Laverne Pivonka

September 5, 2015

Extending our condolences to the Goforth family. Prayers for peace and comfort that only God can give. HPD Class #14.

Charlene Curry

September 5, 2015

Condolences to family and friends RIP officer Go forth. Thank you for your service

September 5, 2015

Rest in peace and God bless!

E Brown

September 5, 2015

To the family and friends of Officer Goforth. Darren was given his wings before your hearts were ready. May God give you comfort and light in your darkest moments. Thank You for sharing Darren with the Harris County and Houston communities. Thank You Officer Goforth for your service and protection as well as your care and understanding of such a large city and county. I salute you Sir may you Rest In Eternal Peace. God Bless and Protect the family.

Criselda Mares

September 5, 2015

My Thoughts and prayers to the Goforth family

Phyllis Ahlman

September 5, 2015

I never met Deputy Goforth, but my heart aches for his family for the senseless loss of a husband, father, son and brother. Thank you for your service, Deputy Goforth, may you rest in peace, and may the Good Lord wrap his arms around your family and comfort them.

Susan

September 5, 2015

Thank you for your service Sir- Thoughts and prayers for the family in this most difficult time.

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September 4, 2015

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Theresa Sandles

September 4, 2015

Prayers to the Goforth family for your tremendous loss. May God be with you and your children always.

Karen Kocak

September 4, 2015

Mrs Goforth and Children: My heart aches for you, and you are in my prayers every day. Love from Colorado

shawna Theriot

September 4, 2015

Warm blessings to the Goforth family. Know you are held in prayers and hearts of many.

K Wingfield

September 4, 2015

Rest in peace my brother in blue. God needed another angel and he took you. God bless the Goforth family always.

Marie Holmes

September 4, 2015

May God bring you comfort a day at a time. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace and look after his family.

Lisa Hollis

September 4, 2015

Thank you for your service Sir. May God be with your family and friends.

Janet Pavalock

September 4, 2015

RIP Deputy Goforth. You and your family are in our prayers. We have your back. We are a law enforcement family too.

Jessica Goforth

September 4, 2015

My condolences to the family. Im not sure if we are related in any way but this is a horrible tragedy.

September 4, 2015

My condolences to the Goforth family. May you find much comfort in God's word...Matt. 5:4

The Fergusons

September 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Goforth family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.

lana stehle

September 4, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 4, 2015

From one family in law enforcement to another..We are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband and father...May God bless you and yours.. Rip Deputy Goforth andnthanks for your service.... Gale and Robert George

marquita mcneill

September 4, 2015

heaven has you now you are safe

marquita mcneill

September 4, 2015

god bless this wonderful man who was taken away so senselessly the angels have him now.....

The Bennett Family

September 4, 2015

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Goforth family. May God give you courage and strength through this tough time.

K A

September 4, 2015

Condolences to the family, my heart goes out to you! Deputy Goforth patrolled my neighbhood Stonegate.

Lorraine Zajac

September 4, 2015

To the Goforth family we offer our deepest condolences. We pray that God be with you all and give you peace. Thank you Darren for serving your community and fellowman. You are a true hero. Rest in peace.

Pamela Coleman

September 4, 2015

To the Family of Deputy Darren Goforth, May God bring comfort and sustain your hearts during this time of bereavement. Keep those most precious memories of Deputy Goforth that each of you shared with him in a special way and always carry them within your hearts to brighten your days ahead.

Thanks also for sharing Deputy Goforth wonderful life with many people of this nation and the State of Texas to protect and serve our cities, communities, and country. Deputy Goforth will never be forgotten for him being a brave and great deputy of the Harris County Sheriff's Dept of the law enforcement. I salute Deputy Goforth with the utmost honors and grateful for your serving the great State of Texas public services.

Jodi Masera

September 4, 2015

Our deepest condolences to you as you try to deal with your loss. My heart breaks for you, your kids and family. My dad retired from the HCSO, so I've been around officers all my life and I know what they mean. I watched the funeral today online; what a beautiful memorial. I pray to God for His continued strength for you and your babies. God is good and know that Darren is now your Guardian Angel.

Rick and Brenda

September 4, 2015

We are truly sorry for your loss of Officer Goforth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and to all those who protect and serve our communities. God bless you!

Juliet Cosse

September 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your lost the good lord needed another beautiful flower. May Deputy Goforth R.I.P

Rev. Betty Spears

September 4, 2015

To Officer Goforth's family: my heart goes out to you at this time. When I think of the blue, I think of peace. May you be consoled by the peace of God. Remember you are never alone or forgotten. You are joint heirs to a royal family in heaven, and your earthly family of all of us in this great city of Houston and around the country. My prayers will always cover you and your children as they grow up. May the love of God surround you like a shield in the coming days.

V. Sanders

September 4, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 4, 2015

We are lifting you all up in prayer to God Who knows what you are going through during this time in your life. To the family, thank you so much for sharing your husband and dad with us all as he protected and served with honor. God will continue to see you through the days, months and years to come. To all the brothers and sisters in blue: I have your back! We have your back! May God's peace that passes all understanding keep you as you move forward each day. - Jim and Pam Dunn and Family

Victoria Cherry

September 4, 2015

Deepest sympathy and prayers.

September 4, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. - Stephen and Rita Ford

Patsy Lubojacky

September 4, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to Office Goforth's family and friends. May God Bless you all during these sad times.

Patsy Lubojacky

Paula Foster

September 4, 2015

I SALUTE you, Sir!

September 4, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you , your family, friends and the HCSO family . May you find comfort in knowing that Darrin is with the Lord and will be taking care of you from heaven.
Deputy L R Lopez and Monica Lopez
Fort Bend County SO

Evelyn Johnson

September 4, 2015

Prayers and thoughts are
with Officer Gofoth's family
and friends at this most
difficult time.

September 4, 2015

So sorry for your lost. God is able to carry you through.
Put all your trust and cares in God. - May your memories bring you comfort .

HPD Officer W W Bell & Family

Houstonian

September 4, 2015

Take Care of each other.

Robby Laws

September 4, 2015

I worked with Darren at the Harris County jail several years ago. He was a great guy and I really enjoyed working with him. My condolences, deepest sympathy and prayers go out for his family during this very difficult time.

Priscilla Brown

September 4, 2015

My deepest condolences are with Ofc Goforth's family and friends. May God hold you in his loving embrace. Thank you Ofc Goforth for you service. And Thank you Ofc Goforth's family for sharing your hero with us all. Godspeed Officer Goforth.

David Manning

September 4, 2015

Truely sorry for your loss.

Dennis Bartel

September 4, 2015

Officer like Darren Goforth have always been hero to me. MY family will continue praying for your family and the many officer who morn this hero. Thank you Allowing him to serve our community

September 4, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the Goforth family. May God grant you Peace in your time of Bereavement.
Dr. Darrell L. Rushng

Johnnie McCarley

September 4, 2015

My deepest condolences for your loss. Mrs. Goforth, may GOD hold you and your children in His arms and comfort you as only He can do at this time.

S Fields

September 4, 2015

Praying for the Goforth family. May the Lord be with you everyday. RIP sir, and Thank You

Glynnda Wesson

September 4, 2015

Thoughts and prayers for Darren Goforth's entire family and his brothers and sisters in law enforcement. His passing has touched the lives of a multitude of people. We salute his life and will never forget his tragic passing. May God Bless and Keep his wonderful memory.

Janet & Roy Murphy

September 4, 2015

Dear Goforth Family: My husband and I are so sorry for the death of this fine husband, father, son and police officer. We pray for your family daily and will continue. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May God Bless You, Comfort You and Keep You safe.

Rolayne Young

September 4, 2015

R I P..Sir.Chain of prayers to family an friends..

September 4, 2015

So sorry for your lost. God is able to carry you through.
Put all your trust and cares in God.

C. Carter

September 4, 2015

Praying for your family Officer Goforth. May their wonderful memories of you bring them comfort.

September 4, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Psalms 83 : 18.

Margaret Mika

September 4, 2015

My deepest prayers and thoughts are with the Goforth family in this terrible tragedy. May you all comfort one another in the following days.

Margaret Mika

September 4, 2015

My heart is so broken! I tear up every time something comes up in the media about Officer Goforth. I didn't know him personally, but I am very sad to hear about this horrible crime committed against him and to you, his family. I pray that God will bring His blessed peace and comfort to you all in this time of sadness and tragedy! God bless you!

Jim Shackelford

September 4, 2015

This is a huge loss, not just for Houston, but for the world.

September 4, 2015

God bless the Goforth Family.

September 4, 2015

Our thoughts, prayers and love we send to you. There just are no words...just know the entire community supports you.
John 15:13 Thank you Deputy Goforth

Tomball,TX

Willadene Glover (HCCO PCT1)

September 4, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

September 3, 2015

Darren Goforth
6-19-1968 - 8-28-2015
Your life for ours;
It shouldn't happen this way.
Yet despite all our fears,
It happened that day.

Protect and to serve,
Was always your goal,
And you always knew,
What could be the toll.

Reporting for duty;
Just doing your job;
When out of the shadows,
He came out to rob.

Two little children,
And a sweet wife,
Are what you gave up,
When he ended your life.

Words are too little;
No tribute enough.
We give all our thanks,
For just doing your stuff.

There are deputies in Heaven;
Darren found out that day.
For all of their service;
This is their final pay.
In tribute to Sr. Deputy, Darren Goforth. He paid the ultimate price for his pledge to duty and honor and to protect and to serve. mj veilleux 9-3-2015

sam san

September 3, 2015

Condolences and may you rest in peace. Thank you for serving and protecting our city for a decade... heartfelt and with deepest sympathy. ..

September 3, 2015

Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. May God's grace lead you onward.

Patsy Schwenk

September 3, 2015

May God Bless you and your family .You will always be in our prayers.We are so very sorry for your loss..

Printus LeBlanc

September 3, 2015

Praying for the Goforth family. May the Lord be with you everyday. LeBlanc family

September 3, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Goforth Family.

September 3, 2015

ISAIAH 55:12
G ranting
O thers
F orgiveness
O utwardly
R emembering
T he
H eavens

God often gives direction for his people to GO FORTH and lead which is now being fulfilled through Graces given to all left behind. God's plan is hard but perfect if we listen. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Steve Harshaw

September 3, 2015

To my dearest good friend; I will miss our conversations of our childhood stories. You will truly be missed, until we meet again. RIP my good friend. Steve & Esther

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