James Edward Goolsby Obituary
James Edward Goolsby, born on March 21, 1945, passed away on September 26, 2026. James Edward leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivory Seay and Agnes Estelle Branham Goolsby; his children, Riley Thompson and Kathy Branham; his great grandchildren, Ian Hill and Elias Atnip; and his sister Kathy Robinson.
He is survived by: his wife Gayle Goolsby of Smithville; his children, Sandy Morris of Smithville, Patricia Vantrease of Lebanon, Tommy Thompson (Julia) of Lebanon, Tracy Thompson (Tammy) of Lebanon, Becky Scruggs (Richard Kinslow) of Lebanon, Angela Foutch (Tim) of Smithville, Kim Young (Darryl) of Smithville, Tabatha Bogle of Murfreesboro and Amanda Radke (Robert) of Smithville; and his sister Debra Hickman (Pete) of Lebanon. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the DeKalb Funeral Chapel (863 S Congress Blvd, Smithville, TN 37166). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at 3:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 at the Conatser Cemetery.
