William Carven Goolsby Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For William Carven Goolsby

William Goolsby, 73 of Walnut Cove, NC passed Friday, January 24, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Mary D. Perry Memorial Chapel of Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. Inurnment will follow at Withers Chapel Church Cemetery, 2793 Pine Hall Road, Walnut Cove, NC .

William Craven Goolsby, son of the late Chester Goolsby and the late Bernice Miller Goolsby was born October 12, 1951 in Stokes County. He departed this life on January 24, 2025, at his home.

William graduated from Stokes County High School, Walnut Cove, NC in the Class of 1969. He was at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston Salem, NC and Duke Energy for many years.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers: Larry Goolsby, Douglas Goolsby and Edward Goolsby.

William leaves behind: His wife; Patricia Smith Goolsby of Oxford, NC. Sons; Michael Goolsby of Durham, NC and Corey M. Goolsby of Kannapolis, NC. Stepchildren; Brandy Clark of Jacksonville, FL and Deon Clark of Winston Salem, NC. Three sisters; Elaine Goolsby, Becky Boston and Jackie Taylor along with two brothers; Jessie Goolsby and Don Perry Gilliam all of Walnut Cove, NC. along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Brandi France sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for William Carven Goolsby - January 30, 2025

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We love you Big Daddy!! You will always live on in our hearts. Love, Your baby girl, son-inlaw, and the grands

Brandi France

Praying for the family in the loss of their loved one.

Daisy Smith

We are so sorry to hear about William's passing . There are no words for times like these .we are truly sad to hear this news. keep having faith and trust in God Family. Sincerely Sharon Scales & Family

Sharon Scales

We, the former London High School classmates of William C. Goolsby, extend our deepest condolences to his family. Even though we had not seen William in quite a while, our school memories of and love for him continued to bring a smile to our faces whenever we thought of him. We will miss him just knowing that he is no longer with us. May God soothe your sorrow with comfort and peace during your season of bereavement. We, too, share your loss.

Former London High School Classmates