John Philip Goree Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Philip Goree of Columbus, North Carolina, born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 99, on August 17, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Philip Goree to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parent Destia Goree; his former life partner Martha Nobles Brewer; his son Daniel Brewer Goree; and his grandson Daniel Hallberg Goree. He is survived by : his wife Joyce Flynn Goree; his son Jay Goree; his daughter-in-law Betsy Goree of Tryon, NC.; his grandchildren, Desty Benton of Colleyville, Jeff Goree (Andi Brumley Goree) of Greensboro and Lorena Goree Knight (Nathaniel) of Deltona, Florida.; and his great grandchildren, Hayley, Zachary, Stuart, Kennedy, Julian and Roland.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.