Leven Handy Goree Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Leven Handy Goree in Franklin, North Carolina. Leven, born on December 16, 1943, passed away on July 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Leven for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Leven’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, Jesse Goree and Gene Goree; and his grandson Blake Jones. He is survived by: his children, Daphne Jones (Tom) and David Goree (Isabel); and his granddaughters, Carrie Jones Zetterholm (Ryan) and Emily Goree.

July 7, 2026
Bill and Tammy Coleman, Columbus, NC lit a candle
July 7, 2026
Bill and Tammy Coleman, Columbus, NC sent flowers