Willard P. Goff
September 1, 1930 - December 10, 2019
Willard P. Goff, age 89, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 1:02 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 1, 1930, in Edwardsville, Illinois, the son of the late Willard & Lillian (Witschie) Goff. Willard graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1949 and enlisted in the United States Army serving in the 82nd Airborne. He married Lola Marie Albright on February 10, 1953, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Besides his wife of 67 years, he is survived by 2 sons; Kip Goff & wife, Cindy and Gary Lee Goff & wife, Rolla; 11 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Consuella Compton; a son-in-law, Melvin Hanks and several nieces and nephews. Willard was preceded in death by a daughter Debbie Hanks; 1 Great Grandchild, Macie Crow; 2 sisters, Loradean Woods & husband, Ken and Shirley Colleen West & husband, Bud; 1 brother, Marlin Goff; and 1 brother in law, Robert Compton. Willard was employed by AO Smith as a senior project manager for 28 years. Willard started his own business, Vibration Surveillance Service, and built many houses. He was a member of Glen Carbon American Legion Post #435 and the Edwardsville Moose Club. A private graveside service will be held at Sunset Hills Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. The family request memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Willard P. Goff, age 89, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 1:02 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 1, 1930, in Edwardsville, Illinois, the son of the late Willard &... View Obituary & Service Information