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Ben Goforth Obituary
He was born Jan. 28, 1925, the son of Ben H. Goforth Sr. and Mary Bradford.
Born and raised in Kings Mountain, he was retired from the U.S. Navy with the rank of Commander, having served in World War II and Korea. He graduated from Kings Mountain High School and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from Western Carolina University in 1950.
Mr. Goforth was a long time human resources director for a number of firms including PPG Industries in Shelby, and Thurston Trucking Lines in Charlotte. He was a past president of the Shelby Rotary Club, and a one time deputy sheriff of Cleveland County.
Mr. Goforth was a long time member of the Boyce Memorial ARP Church in Kings Mountain, First Presbyterian Church of Shelby and Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Goforth; sons, Brad and Fritz Goforth along with grandchildren, Benjamin, Sallie, Timothy and Katherine Goforth, Joshua and Caleb Pegram and Robert Harvey. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Harvey.
Visitation: The family will receive friends following the service
Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service
Funeral Home: Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service is serving the family
Memorials: May be made to Samaritan House, 611 Fortune St., Charlotte, N.C. 28209
Online Condolences: www.hankinsandwhittington.com
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JLH
May 30, 2012
I am sorry to learn of your loss. May you be surrounded by LOVE as you cope with this saddness. james 4:8 "draw close to God and he will draw close to you"
May 19, 2012
Dear Aunt Laura & Uncle Fritz,
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you very much.
Love,
Leslie, Bill, Bryce & Bobby
May 16, 2012
Fritz and Laura ...
We are truly sorry for your loss. It sounded like Mr. Ben died doing something he liked to do and we pray that it was quick and as painfree as possible, but we know you will miss him very much. Peace be with you,
Betty & Robert
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