Jerry Gene Goforth

Jerry Gene Goforth, 84 years old, went to his final home on October 28th at his residence. He was born on June 1, 1932 in Okeene, Oklahoma to Henry Floyd Goforth and Bertie Alma Walker Goforth. He leaves his wife Carol of 63 years and three daughters, Cindy Tanner and husband Bill, Gina White and husband Derrell, of Miami, Ronda Riden and fiancé Mike Wilson of Bartlesville, Grandchildren Jessica Tanner, Bartlesville, Jeremy Tanner, Miami, Kara Poythress and husband Eric of broken arrow, Joshua White of Tulsa and Morgan Riden of Bartlesville. Two great grandsons,Trey Tanner of Miami and Greyson Tanner of Kansas City, Kansas. One great granddaughter,Daveigh Poythress of Broken Arrow. One brother Gayle Goforth and Wife Mary of Perry, Oklahoma, Sister-in-law Alice Goforth of Miami, Sister-in-law Betty Goforth, Okeene and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Jerry graduated from Homested High School in 1950. He was a natural artist and did all the art work for his high school annual. He attended Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma before going to the Navy. While in the Navy he served aboard the USS Yancey and USS Chara as an YN3 and enjoyed going many ship reunions. After 4 years in the Navy he graduated from Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College School of Technical Training in Okmulgee, Ok with a degree in Jewelry design, manufacturing and watch repair, finishing first in his class. Jerry & Carol purchased their Jewelry store in the Historic Tringle Building in Pawhuska, Oklahoma in 1960. Then purchased Roland’s gift shop across the street and combined the businesses. In 1964 they moved to Miami and were in business with his brother Duane in Dawson Jewelry. In 1968 he started Goforth Jewelry store to Main Street in 2007. Jerry played basketball in High School & while in the Navy. He coached city league basketball in Miami, enjoyed the NEO Men’s PE class where he met many lifetime friends, and loved playing ping pong and tennis. He especially enjoyed reading and watching westerns and war stories. He was a woodworker and collected antiques including clocks and pocket watches. Jerry was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Agape Sunday School Class, American Legion, Miami Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Kiwanis Club since 1958, Miami Men’s Tennis Association and a former member of Miami Jaycees. He was an avid sports enthusiast who supported NEO, MHS and area athletics. Jerry enjoyed watching his Grand & Great Grandchildren play sports and cheered on the OU Sooners. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church on Saturday November 5th at 2:00pm with Reverend Mark Rickman officiating. Services are under the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church’s Back pack program or Capital improvement fund. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mr. Goforth’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

Jerry Gene Goforth

June 1, 1932 - October 28, 2016