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Billy Goatcher Obituary
August 8, 1941 – June 30, 2024
Jonesboro – Billy Wayne Goatcher, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Bakersfield, California, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1941, in Caddo, OK, to the late Uyless and Lucille Goatcher. Billy moved to Jonesboro, AR in 2005 from Bakersfield, CA, and became a member of the New Antioch Baptist Church in Brookland, AR.
Billy honorably served his country in the United States Army. He had a distinguished career as a firefighter and arson investigator for the city of Bakersfield and also worked for the Bishop Police Department in California. He enjoyed horseback riding, golfing, and fishing.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Karen Goatcher, and his sister, Dorothy Lavoy.
He is survived by his son, Michael (Christina) Goatcher of Jonesboro; his daughter, Martha (Donald) Jones of Paragould; his sisters, Frances Brannan and Ann (David) Kardian, both of Rosemond, CA; five grandchildren, Nickolas (Stephanie) Frazier, Aaron (Krystal) Jones, Mathew (Edge) Jones, Joshua Goatcher, and Brittni Jones; and four great-grandchildren, Nick Frazier Jr., Briley Frazier, Billy Frazier, and Deacon Jones.
A celebration of Billy's life will be held at a later date. For those who wish to make lasting memorials, the family kindly requests donations to the National Cancer Society. Online registry: www.emersonfuneralhome.com.
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Mike Richert
August 8, 2024
Bill, was always an easy guy to talk to, easy going and pleasant to me.
Rest in peace, Bill
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Dennis Hall
July 6, 2024
What a good guy Bill was! I worked for him at "Old Station 6" back in the 70's. We would trade labor on our days off, I painted his old Ford truck and he helped me wire my garage for a welder. He loved to watch bowling on TV while asleep ! See Ya later my friend !! Dennis Hall (BFD 1974-2004)
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