Rev. John Burgess Goforth, 95, of Gaffney, S.C., formerly of 327 Vernon Street, passed away peacefully in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, October 29, 2022.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 71 years, Carolyn Goforth, in 2018. He is survived by one daughter, two sons, six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He served several churches in North and South Carolina, including Oakley Baptist Church in Siler City from1979 to 1986. He returned to South Carolina as full-time pastor. After retirement, he served as interim pastor in 11 area churches.
The family received friends from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Southside Baptist Church where Rev. Goforth was a member. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. Interment was held in Frederick Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church (Improvement Fund), 204 W. O’Neal Street, Gaffney, S.C. 29340.
