James E. Goolsby's Obituary
James E. Goolsby 93 of Festus, MO formerly of Decatur died Sunday November 12, 2006 in Festus Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday November 16, 2006 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Diabetes Association.
James was born on February 8, 1913 in Golconda, IL the son of Lewis and Mary Conkle Goolsby. He retired from Caterpillar in 1975. He then worked in real estate sales. He married Martha Louise Otis on April 19, 1936 in West Frankfort, IL. She preceded him in death on June 2, 2002.
Surviving are his son, James Robert Goolsby of Hinesboro, IL; daughters, Carol Sue Pratt of Chrisman, IL; Charlotte Reynolds and husband Jim of Festus, MO; six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, eight brothers, one sister, and two grandchildren.
The family of James E. Goolsby is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and cremation services, 2801 N. Monroe Street. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the Goolsby family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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