Larry Ervin Goolsby Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Larry Ervin Goolsby

Larry Goolsby, 75 of Walnut Cove, NC passed July 20, 2022. Public viewing will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Belews Creek, NC with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Withers Chapel Church Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC.

Larry Ervin Goolsby, son of the late Chester Goolsby and Thenia S. Martin was born February 26, 1947. He departed this life on July 20, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Atrium Health, Winston Salem, NC.

He attended London High School and after leaving school, he worked at several jobs which included Pine Hall Brick, Foremost Screen Print and Duke Power. Larry retired from Southern Building Maintenance at Belews Creek Steam Station.

Larry, aka “Goo” or “Tony” was a sports enthusiast. Back in the day, he was a pool shark, winning most of the time. He loved bowling and was in a league at Northside Bowling Lanes and Kernersville. He even began to play a little golf. But oh, how he loved NHSCAR and the Duke Blue Devil.

Larry attended Withers Chapel Church at a young age, but later became a member of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Usher Board and the Bible Study group, which he loved.

Larry was also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Goolsby and Doug Goolsby; granddaughter, Krishauna Screen and step-father, Robert June Martin.

Those left to cherish his memory: his wife; Lena T. Goolsby, three sons; Greg Tatum (Aundra) of Durham, NC, Ervin L. Goolsby and Errick Tate both of Winston Salem, NC, three daughters; Tami G. Wilson (Rod), Marolina Whitehead and Delaine Hairston Marshall (Purnell) all of Winston Salem, NC, Poppey’s grandchildren; Tatum, Jonlyncia, Joshua, Joy, Shakera, Amari, Rae Yona, Naleigha, Isaiah, King, Morgan, Meagan, Ellie and Aurora. God-children; Jayden, Royal Prince, Barry, Kiana, Honesty and Harmony. Four brothers; Jessie Goolsby (Bonnie), William Goolsby all of Walnut Cove, NC, Robert Martin (Tanya) of Mayodan, NC, Donald Gilliam (Nora) of New Jersey. Six sisters; Annie F. Mitchell of Walnut Cove, NC, Elaine G. Malloy and Delois Watkins (Donnie) both of Madison, NC, Rebecca G. Boston and Ramona Greer both of Winston Salem, NC, Jacqualine G. Taylor of Columbus, OH, A special and devoted family; Teresa, Shakela and RaShaun Smith. Also, sister and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, numerous other family and friends.

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To the Family of Larry E. Goolsby: We are thinking of you during your time of loss. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. May God bless and comfort you. With sincere love and sympathy---The Morehead Family - Mary, Karen and Jamie

We, the former London High School classmates of Delois Martin Watkins and William Goolsby, extend our deepest sympathy to them and their families in the loss of their beloved family member, Larry Goolsby. May God shine his light of comfort, strength, and love on each of you to ease your time of sorrow.
Former London High School Classmates, "The Sixty-Niners"

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Larry Goolsby. He will be remembered in many conversations of years to come.Family hold fast to all the memories and may our lord and savior continue to strengthen you and give you peace in the midst of this storm. The Trailor Park Gang - Madison, N C.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Goolsby Family, Mayor Nellie Brown

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Larry g was a great friend of mine. Sorry to hear about your loss, may you have comfort in the future and prayers to the family. Rick and Shannon Atwood.

To the family of Larry Goolsby may you find comfort knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Michael & Machell Martin

My deepest sympathy goes out the love ones of Larry Goolsby, may God be with you all...

Lena Goolsby and family sending up prayers for you and your family. Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time Anne Stadler-Witcher

During this season of loss, may the God of all hope grant your family an extra measure of His compassion, comfort, and strength.
Gail Berry Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Winston-Salem, NC