Gerald Sidney Goforth, Sr., 78

Gerald Goforth, age 78, of Ripley, MS passed away on February 9, 2023, at his home after an extended illness.
Visitation will be from 11 AM until 3 PM at Ripley Funeral Home on Sunday, February 12, 2023 . The funeral will follow at 3 PM and will be officiated by Bro. Terry Ray Vuncannon. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens in Ripley, MS.
Gerald was born in Tate’s Hospital to Sidney and Eudale Goforth. He joined the United States Air Force in 1962. He was a Jet Mechanic during the Vietnam war from August 1962 until February 1964, He was discharged on February 1, 1966.
He was an independent truck driver for many years, until his heath began to fail.
He had a love for horses and enjoyed team roping for many years. One of his fondest memories was the annual rodeo held at his arena each year. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Eudale Goforth, his brother, Ron Goforth and his grandparents.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Goforth, his son, Gerry Goforth of Ashland, two stepdaughters, Robyn Mauney (Dale) of Ripley and Angie Dykeman (Bill) of Forest, his sister, Sue Maddox of Little Rock, AR, his nephew, Chris Maddox of Fayetteville, AR, one niece, Lisa Maddox of Little Rock, AR, and his grandchildren, Nate Goforth, Faith Goforth, Rusty Mauney, Kattie Mauney, Maggie Vick (Steven), Bethanne Mauney, Matt Dykeman (Kelsey) and Emily Dykeman, his great grandchildren, Jimi Mauney, Lizzie Mauney, Aaron Mauney, Natalie Mauney, Emma Vick, Brody Vick, and Laura Elizabeth Bates.
The family would like to thank Southern Care Hospice Services for their care and support, and his special care giver, Dale Mauney.
Pallbearers will be Bill Dykeman, Matt Dykeman, Nate Goforth, Aaron Mauney, Dale Mauney, Jimi Mauney, Rusty Mauney, Joe Tatum and Steven Vick