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SNOW HILL - Thomas Britton Goff died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Raised in Goldsboro, N.C., he was the son of the late John Thomas Goff and Gladys P. Vail Goff.
He found a love of the grocery business when he started working at Acme Markets as a bag boy and delivering groceries on his bicycle. He went on to own eight Goff's IGA Grocery stores. He served in the U.S. Army, attended business school and was a member of the American Legion Worcester Post No. 67, the Elks Lodge and was a retired fireman.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Teresa White Goff; children, Thomas B. Goff and Stacey Brittney Goff, all of Snow Hill; his sisters, Jackie Pate, Lanell Morene and Annette LaVie; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Goff Marvel; and sisters, Edith Baker and Betty Jenkins.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Interment was in Snow Hill Christian Cemetery.
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Amanda Collins
September 5, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. He was such a quiet and humble person that always wore a smile. The family all are so nice and always willing to help if they can. Love you all
Sheryl Romines
September 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Age
September 1, 2020
He will be greatly missed, when I first heard of his passing I said to myself look Jimmy Hall here he comes. I am sure they are really our brightest stars. May god bless you and your family. Susan and David Age
Lindsay Scott
August 31, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the family ....
Arlene Bowers
August 30, 2020
You will be missed. Rest in peace.
Chris Grow
August 29, 2020
He was a good man love his children and his grandchildren he will be miss rip
Patti Godfrey
August 28, 2020
Britt Goff was an awesome man!! He was kind to everyone. Britt was instrumental in teaching me & Bruce a lot to running our own grocery store. Keeping Teresa & the family in our thoughts & prayers. GOD as gained another ANGEL. R.I.P. Britt, till we meet again our friend.
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