Obituary for Alton Goff
Alton was born to the parentage of Dottie Morris Goff and Taft Goff on March 17, 1961.
Upon graduating from Marshall High School in 1979, he went on to work in the maintenance and construction industry.
Although Alton did not regularly attend religious services, he recognized Jesus Christ as being the source of his life and gave thanks to Him for his grace and blessings.
Alton was married twice. His first marriage was to Yotarsha Jamison and his second marriage was to Sherry Moody, both of Marshall, TX.
With Felecia Williams, he parented his only child, Matthew Jarrod Goff.
Alton worked in the maintenance and carpentry industries for several years before establishing his own general construction business. Most of his jobs ranged from home repair and remodeling to business contracts that included maintenance and construction services throughout the state of Texas, in Louisiana and Colorado. One of his famous quotes about his work was, “I’m not trying to get rich off of nobody, my reward will come later in heaven.”
At the time of his death, he was a contract employee at H-Force working for Southwestern Energy in Mansfield, LA as an Operator.
Alton found fulfillment in his work at Southwestern Energy and proudly answered to the nickname “Old School”, which was given to him by his supervisors and colleagues for his commitment to excellence in his work. Daily, he would complete his job duties early and then volunteer to do other tasks around the worksite before the end of his shift. He was described as a “hard worker” by all his co-workers.
Alton loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. He was always trying to share whatever he had and willing to give his last to others.
His neighbors on Alexander Street in the New Town Community could always count on him to serve, watch over them and lend a helping hand as often as they needed it.
Alton liked cooking, and often boasted on his ability to replicate his mother and sister-in-law, Cheryl Kaye’s recipes. He was an adventurer. A motorbike enthusiast who enjoyed collecting and riding motorcycles. In response to being asked by his great-niece, Kyndahl, how many more motorcycles was he going to buy, he would say, “You can’t ever have too many bikes.”
Alton established many meaningful bonds throughout his lifetime. He shared a special bond with his brother, Pooky, who he honored, admired and respected as a father figure. His love for Pooky was known by his acts of care towards him and in his conversations about him; whether it was joking about his meticulous eating habits or his adventurous daily scenic routes about the city. He would often say, “that son-of-a-gun know he can find somewhere to go”. Pooky affectionately referred to his little brother as Jimbo. And then there were his special nieces, Chyrece and Crystal, who were his children before he had his own child. And no matter how old they were, always sought out to find their “Uncle” as soon as they arrived in the Marshall city limits. The three of them enjoyed talking on three way calls every week and planning their next visit together.
In recent years, the family members enjoyed gathering to celebrate Alton’s birthday every year at Catfish Village or Big Pines Lodge.
Rarely would you see him without also seeing, or hearing him talk about, one of his confidants and closest friends: Rodney “Choke” Smith, Danny Raven, LeRoy Dunn, or David Garza.
Alton was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his love and memory are his son, Matthew (Shontel) Goff; grandsons, Matthew Goff, Jr. and Kyran Goff; two brothers William F. “Pooky” Robertson, Jr. and Billy Ray Ramsire; nieces; Chyrece (Derick) Hobbs, Crystal Robertson, Gina (Kenneth) Eilliott, Shameka Hudson, Erika Ramsire, Katherine Ramsire, and I’Nashai Ramsire; nephews, Courtney Ramsire, Antonio Brooks, and Arien Ramsire; great nieces; great nephews; a special uncle, James “Slim” Robertson; special cousins, The Jimmy Mills Family; a host of other cousins; relatives; and friends.
Alton will forever be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Upon graduating from Marshall High School in 1979, he went on to work in the maintenance and construction industry.
Although Alton did not regularly attend religious services, he recognized Jesus Christ as being the source of his life and gave thanks to Him for his grace and blessings.
Alton was married twice. His first marriage was to Yotarsha Jamison and his second marriage was to Sherry Moody, both of Marshall, TX.
With Felecia Williams, he parented his only child, Matthew Jarrod Goff.
Alton worked in the maintenance and carpentry industries for several years before establishing his own general construction business. Most of his jobs ranged from home repair and remodeling to business contracts that included maintenance and construction services throughout the state of Texas, in Louisiana and Colorado. One of his famous quotes about his work was, “I’m not trying to get rich off of nobody, my reward will come later in heaven.”
At the time of his death, he was a contract employee at H-Force working for Southwestern Energy in Mansfield, LA as an Operator.
Alton found fulfillment in his work at Southwestern Energy and proudly answered to the nickname “Old School”, which was given to him by his supervisors and colleagues for his commitment to excellence in his work. Daily, he would complete his job duties early and then volunteer to do other tasks around the worksite before the end of his shift. He was described as a “hard worker” by all his co-workers.
Alton loved his family and friends and never met a stranger. He was always trying to share whatever he had and willing to give his last to others.
His neighbors on Alexander Street in the New Town Community could always count on him to serve, watch over them and lend a helping hand as often as they needed it.
Alton liked cooking, and often boasted on his ability to replicate his mother and sister-in-law, Cheryl Kaye’s recipes. He was an adventurer. A motorbike enthusiast who enjoyed collecting and riding motorcycles. In response to being asked by his great-niece, Kyndahl, how many more motorcycles was he going to buy, he would say, “You can’t ever have too many bikes.”
Alton established many meaningful bonds throughout his lifetime. He shared a special bond with his brother, Pooky, who he honored, admired and respected as a father figure. His love for Pooky was known by his acts of care towards him and in his conversations about him; whether it was joking about his meticulous eating habits or his adventurous daily scenic routes about the city. He would often say, “that son-of-a-gun know he can find somewhere to go”. Pooky affectionately referred to his little brother as Jimbo. And then there were his special nieces, Chyrece and Crystal, who were his children before he had his own child. And no matter how old they were, always sought out to find their “Uncle” as soon as they arrived in the Marshall city limits. The three of them enjoyed talking on three way calls every week and planning their next visit together.
In recent years, the family members enjoyed gathering to celebrate Alton’s birthday every year at Catfish Village or Big Pines Lodge.
Rarely would you see him without also seeing, or hearing him talk about, one of his confidants and closest friends: Rodney “Choke” Smith, Danny Raven, LeRoy Dunn, or David Garza.
Alton was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his love and memory are his son, Matthew (Shontel) Goff; grandsons, Matthew Goff, Jr. and Kyran Goff; two brothers William F. “Pooky” Robertson, Jr. and Billy Ray Ramsire; nieces; Chyrece (Derick) Hobbs, Crystal Robertson, Gina (Kenneth) Eilliott, Shameka Hudson, Erika Ramsire, Katherine Ramsire, and I’Nashai Ramsire; nephews, Courtney Ramsire, Antonio Brooks, and Arien Ramsire; great nieces; great nephews; a special uncle, James “Slim” Robertson; special cousins, The Jimmy Mills Family; a host of other cousins; relatives; and friends.
Alton will forever be remembered in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.