James Goldsmith
James William Goldsmith, 76, of Ringgold, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012.
He had lived in the North Georgia area for most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He was a Navy veteran and was previously employed with Jay's Sign Shop for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Nellie Goldsmith and two brothers, Joseph Goldsmith and Gary Goldsmith.
Survivors include his daughters, Tina McCurry of Rock Spring, Ga., Toni Wilson of Michigan, Terry Goldsmith of East Ridge, and Laura Goldsmith of Miami, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty and (Carol) Goldsmith and Willie “Bill” and (Becky) Goldsmith all of Ringgold; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred Benefield of Ringgold, Patricia Tilley of Rossville, Debbie and (Larry) Evans of Rock Spring, and Bonnie and (Tommy) Elkins of Ringgold; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 5, in the Fort Oglethorpe Chapel. Burial will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will begin receiving friends after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, all day Wednesday and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.