1945
2013
Lonnie A. Goff, Jr. 68 of Crescent Hill passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013.
He was born May 16, 1945 in Louisville, the son of Lonnie and Nora Goff, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sue Alcorn and Betty Peck.
Lonnie was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and retired from Naval Ordnance after many years of service.
He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Rebecca Ann Whiteside (Michael) and Gregory Matthew Goff (Shannon); five grandchildren, Christopher, Michelle, Kelsi, Nicole and Hunter; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb and Kali; siblings, Chris Able, Ruby Cook, and Jessie Goff; and his special friend, Gwen Hobbs.
A service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 6:00 PM Sunday, November 10, 2013 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave. Visitation will be from 2-6 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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November 10, 2013
Mary Jo Nay
Becky & Greg: I am so sorry to read of your fathers death. My deepest sympathy to you and your family members. God Bless all of the Goff family. Your old neighbor on Virginia Ave.
November 8, 2013
Eddie Abell
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 8, 2013
James L. cissell, Sr.
He was a nice man!!!!
November 8, 2013
Billy Gividen
Nov. 8, 2013
Marine Lonnie A. Goff Jr.. - Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC during Vietnam Era. Your Brother & Sister Marines of Ky-ana Det. #729 wishes to extend to your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fidelis.
Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729
November 8, 2013
De-Dad, I hope I made you proud. If I am just 1/2 the person you were I will be very successful in life. I am so happy that we spent your last few days here on earth together. I will love you forever and always!!!!! I lost a father and heaven gained a angel.
November 8, 2013
Billy Gividen
Nov. 8, 2013
Marine Lonnie A. Goff Jr.. - Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC during Vietnam Era. Your Brother & Sister Marines of Ky-ana Det. #729 wishes to extend to your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fidelis.
Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729
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