Jerry Dale q Goen

1949 - 2023

Jerry Dale Goen, 74, of Green Forest, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 5 (2023) at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville with his wife at his side. He was born in Tuscola, Illinois May 27, 1949, to John and Frankie (Chaney) Goen, who preceded him in death, and grew up in Effingham, Illinois.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army after serving in Vietnam, he moved to Arkansas and lived 10 years at Tucker Hollow and 44 years on the farm near Denver. He married Jane (Ezell) on May 17, 1980, at Caney. While he worked a variety of construction jobs throughout his life, he preferred working on the farm more than anything else. He liked his cattle and his dogs more than most people and had little patience for others until the grandchildren came along. While he had no problem pointing out all of the mistakes of his children, his grandchildren could do no wrong. Jerry delighted in teasing others, was always willing to help those who needed it, and had no problems speaking his mind. He was a lifelong member of Churches of Christ and preached for a number of them as well.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Jane, of the home; son Todd, of Lexington, Virginia; daughter Sara (Justin) Curry, of Green Forest; grandchildren Ella and Andrew Curry; brother Lee (Sharon) of Centralia, Missouri; cousins, nephews, nieces, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at Roller-Christeson. Funeral services will follow the visitation officiated by Larry Anderson. A private family burial will be held at a later date. The family requests no flowers as Jerry never shared Jane's love for them.
Honorary Pallbearers include his nieces and nephews, Kevin Saul, and Eugene Coffman. Memorials may be made to:
Children's Homes Inc
5515 Walcott Rd
Paragould, AR 72450-3319
Southern Christian Children's Home
PO Box 649
Morrilton, AR 72110-0649
Westview Boys' Home
PO Box 553
Hollis, OK 73550-0553
Chaplain Service
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
1100 N. College Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703-1944
Center for Development and Civic Engagement
Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
1100 N. College Ave. (135)
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Arrangements are by Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. Online guestbook:
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/harrison