Willis Jerry Goff

Willis Jerry Goff obituary

Willis Jerry Goff

Willis Goff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kornegay Funeral Home - Camden Chapel on Jan. 13, 2026.
Willis Jerry Goff, 83, died Sunday, January 11, 2026. The son of the late Willis James and Mary Lominac Goff. Willis earned the Silver Star Medal while serving in the Coast Guard and was later employed by International Paper until retirement.

Willis is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carmen Cynthia Laws Goff; children, Jerry Wayne Goff (Tammy), of Bethune, Michelle Goff Tedder (Charles Glenn), of Cassatt, James Dell Goff, of Alcolu, SC; grandchildren, Cynthia Darlene Cochran, Darrell Wayne Goff, Michael Joseph Cochran, Jr., Jerry Richard Goff, Amber Goff Oliver, Anthony Darnell Goff; 15 great-grandchildren, and sister, Ann Goff Peebles (Billy Joe), of Camden

Other than his parents, Willis was predeceased by his brothers, Jimmy Goff and Terry Goff.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is assisting the family.

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