We are sad to announce that on January 5, 2022, at the age of 82, James L. Goforth Sr. of Rusk, Texas, born in Melbourne, Arkansas passed away. 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, Carl Goforth and Frances Evans Goforth. He is survived by : his wife Virginia Goforth of Rusk; his sons, Rev. James L. Goforth Jr. (Lisa) and Dr. Thomas Goforth; his grandchildren, Andrew Goforth, Bryan Goforth (Maggie), Jo Goforth and Ashley-Kate Lazarides (Chris); his great grandchildren, Lydia Goforth, Elliot Goforth and Nastassia Lazarides; and his brother Bobby Goforth (Pat).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home