George C. Goforth

George C. Goforth Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2022; he was 85 years old. Born February 16, 1937 in Belle Glade, FL to the late George C. Goforth Sr. and Sarah Crooke Goforth - he had currently been residing in Sebring, FL.  He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Janise Thames Goforth, daughters Leatricia Sweet (Dicky), Cheryl Burns (Richard), son Greg Goforth (Nerina), siblings - Mary Lumpkin, Linda Enos, Ann Goforth, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  George graduated in 1955 from Belle Glade High School. He was a veteran serving in the US Air Force. George served the Glades area for 45 years as the owner and operator of G & G Radiator Service Inc. - he was a member of National Automotive Radiator Service Association (NARSA) and Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS). George’s Christian faith was an essential part of his life; he was a member of First Baptist Church in Sebring, FL and was a former member and deacon of First Baptist Church in Belle Glade, FL. He was a faithful member of Gideons International. He served as a City Commissioner in Belle Glade, was on the Palm Beach County Mental Health Board and was a former member of the Belle Glade Rotary Club.  Never without a smile on his face, George loved fishing, traveling, Carolina BBQ and spending time with his grandchildren. He never met a stranger and was always happy to lend a helping hand.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wanting to express sympathy to consider donating to:
Gideons International
PO Box 1898
Belle Glade, FL 33430

Gideons International
PO Box 1635
Sebring, FL 33871

or your local chapter

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com