Ralph Goolsby
March 3, 1935 — April 5, 2020
Ralph Goolsby 85, a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of Maytown, Alabama, passed away April 5, 2020 at his home with family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Mary Emily Goolsby (Vines); his parents, Roscoe and Mary Lorine Goolsby (McDonald); brothers, Elmer R. Goolsby; James Ruel Goolsby and sister, Irene McDonough. He is survived by his sons, Jason Goolsby and Kevin Goolsby (Ann); granddaughters, Heather Roberts (Ty), Caitlin Moore (Judd) and Haley Edwards (Trevor); Great Granddaughters, Brooklyn Ann Roberts and Harper Grace Roberts; numerous nieces and nephews.
Ralph grew up in Hoagtown now called Sylvan Springs. Ralph served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He was a hard worker. Ralph believed in setting goals working hard for what you wanted and having pride in the accomplishments. He worked most of his life in Heating and Air Conditioning service where he passed on his knowledge and skills to many. He believed in providing a good home life with good moral values and helping others. Ralph was a founding member of the Maytown Volunteer Fire Department in 1973 and later was appointed Fire Chief and served until he retired in 2008. Ralph will be missed by many but we take comfort in knowing he is with Mary Emily once again in the loving arms of our Lord.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Village Falls Cemetery. Rev. Jon Killian officiating.
Ralph grew up in Hoagtown now called Sylvan Springs. Ralph served in the Army and was honorably discharged. He was a hard worker. Ralph believed in setting goals working hard for what you wanted and having pride in the accomplishments. He worked most of his life in Heating and Air Conditioning service where he passed on his knowledge and skills to many. He believed in providing a good home life with good moral values and helping others. Ralph was a founding member of the Maytown Volunteer Fire Department in 1973 and later was appointed Fire Chief and served until he retired in 2008. Ralph will be missed by many but we take comfort in knowing he is with Mary Emily once again in the loving arms of our Lord.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Village Falls Cemetery. Rev. Jon Killian officiating.
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