Marlin Goolsby

Funeral services for Mr. Marlin Goolsby, 72, of Gainesboro, Tennessee, will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Anderson - Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Burial will follow in the Pharris Cemetery in the McCoinsville community of Jackson County, TN. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 - 9 P.M., and on Wednesday from 11 A.M. until time of services. Mr. Goolsby passed away on Monday, May 14, 2007, at his residence in Gainesboro, TN. He was born September 20, 1934, in Clay County, Tennessee, to the late Champ Ferguson Goolsby and Pearlie Boles Goolsby. He was married to Emogene Goolsby, who survives. He was the former owner of Marlin's Restaurant and School Drive-In. Mr. Goolsby was a member of the Gainesboro First Baptist Church, and served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 Granddaughter: Anna Lee Forkum; 1 Son-in-law: David Lee Forkum; 1 Sister-in-law: Tootsie Goolsby; and 1 Nephew: Dwight Goolsby. Survivors include his Wife: Emogene Goolsby of Gainesboro, TN; 2 Daughters: Lisa and her husband, Michael Ragland and Lori Forkum and Chris Heady, all of Gainesboro, TN; 5 Grandchildren: Dusty and Lacy Ragland, Kayla Roberts, Sara and Lee Forkum; 2 Brothers: Clifton and Wilma Goolsby and Kenneth Goolsby all of Gainesboro, TN; 1 Sister: Vickey and her husband, Jimmie Apple of Gainesboro, TN; 1 Step-son: Donnie Harper of Gainesboro TN; 3 Step-Grandchildren; 3 Step- Great Grandchildren; and 1 Step- Great-Great Grandchild. Bro. Jason Lewis and Bro. Jimmy Anderson will officiate at the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Goolsby Family by contacting Anderson - Upper Cumberland Funeral Home. Funeral Home Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home, Inc. 2131 S. Grundy Quarles Hwy. P.O. Box 398 Gainesboro TN - 38562 US 931-268-1550 931-268-1552