William Andrew Jackson Goolsby, 80, died at home on January 5, 2022. He was the son of the late Elwood Goolsby, Sr. and Edna Bragg Goolsby. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha and four brothers Elwood Goolsby, Jr., Robert (Buddy) Goolsby, James Hersey Goolsby, Kenneth Goolsby, Sr.
He is survived by one sister, Mittie Goolsby, four sons, William (Randy) Goolsby of Greenwood, Edward Lee Goolsby of Batesville, David Goolsby of Batesville, Tracy Goolsby and wife Misti of Waynesboro, and two daughters, Tammy Goolsby and Robert Layne of Greenwood, Allison Dunnivan and George Harris of Faber, four grandchildren, Riley Goolsby, Justin Goolsby, Samantha Goolsby, Caitlynn Layne, and great grandchildren. William worked for VDOT in Yancey Mills.
A graveside service was held on January 12, 2022 at Wildrose Cemetery in Batesville with Rev. David Collyer officiating.
