"Jennifer and family,
Bim will surely be missed by all that knew and loved him. I will certainly miss his big smile and sense of humor. Praying for you all. Love you all.
Cookie"
In loving memory of
Elias Goldsberry
November 6, 2012
Born February 22, 1947 in West Helena Arkansas to Vernice Goldsberry and Jake Green, died November 6, 2012 @ St. Mary's Hospital after an 8 year illness.
He confessed his life to Christ and was baptized at Wofford Chapel in West Helena Arkansas at an early age.
Elias grew up in West Helena Arkansas and attended West Side Elementary and Eliza Miller High School. Right out of high school he joined the Army and served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.
He leaves to cherish his memories his older brother Jesse Bell, and Harry "Buster" Hemphill, Robert "Mickey" Hemphill and his twin brothers Marshall and Michael Hemphill, "The BB's."
Married LoRae Hoosier of Madison WI while stationed in Madison. From this union they had Gillian L'Lee Goldsberry and Kyle Mathew Goldsberry.
He remarried in 1993 to Jennifer Smith from Elkhorn WI. From this union they had Jacob Goldsberry (Jo Ellen).
He also cherished by 2 daughters Vernice Louise Goldsberry (California) and Elisha Sue Malsch.
Elias will be further missed by 1 grandson and 2 granddaughters in California.
He will be missed greatly by his two granddaughters; Audra and Amelia, here in Madison who made him survive longer than the doctors predicted!
He will surely be missed by his remaining aunts of West Helena, Mary Gladney, and Cora and Ora Goldsberry and the rest of his very extensive family.
Elias was a kind sole to a fault. He would go without so others could have. With his gardening he would overplant to feed his family and then give the rest to his friends. Every year people would look forward to see what he was planting for the season.
Elias enjoyed the outdoors spiced with family. Taking all the family on fishing trips that would last until the wee hours of the morning or all day!!! And long trips thru the country side that always seem to turn into an education drive for all involved.
Elias will be missed sorely by all of his family and friends. Until we meet again...............Wink and a smile!
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, November 12, 2012 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison with a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Tributes
"Jennifer and family,
Our condolences for your loss. He fought a hard fight and loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time."
"Jennifer - I am so sorry for your loss.You were an amazing wife and mother.. Every time I think of 'Bim', I chuckle.. he always had a long story to tell..,true or not! haha. My thoughts and prayers arer with you and your family."
"Thru 39 years we were tested in more ways than anyone wil ever know. Some how God gave us the strength to be there for each other. We never gave up and quit on our vows to each other. I wikl try my hardest to keep everyone together, Your death had really opened there eyes. I wish for you that you could see it because you always wanted that sooo much. You rest now. I've got it from here. Just don't wink and smile at anyone til I get there! Love your wife Jennifer"
"-Always so happy to visit the Smith Family in Indiana. Elias would always tell wonderful stories and have a sincere interest in ours. Wonderful backyard barbecue memories! Elias will be greatly missed by all of us! You are in God's hands now...in His care forever."