John Wesley Goff, age 90, of Somerset, passed from this life on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center.  His transition was perhaps made easier as he was surrounded by his loving and caring  family.

John celebrated his birthdate as February 2, 1931 having been born in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Albert K. Goff and Elsie Heath Goff.  He was joined in matrimony on June 9, 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to Opal Evelyn Mounce Goff, they have enjoyed over 67 years of marriage together.  John and Opal made their home in Cincinnati for a number of years while he worked as a machinist in the Manufacturing industry.  He was a hardworking man with an innovative and creative mind.  John was known by his family as the “go to man”  if anything was broken, and he would figure out how to fix it.  He was a family-oriented man who taught his family great values of life, mechanical skills and how to be independent.  John enjoyed spending time with his family, liked to keep things simple and was known for his loving, kind-heartedness and generosity.  He joined the United States Air Force and Honorably served his country.  John was of the Baptist Faith and lived his life helping others.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers; Oscar, Cecil, Bill, Robert, Ben and Hershel Goff, two sisters; Lona Rhodes and Thelma Goff.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife; Opal Evelyn Mounce Goff of Somerset, his son; Donald (Denise) Goff of Cincinnati, Ohio, his daughter; Sandra Purcell (Kevin Minton) of Somerset, his grandchildren; Aimee Stone, Shanna Purcell and (Will Randolph), Jonathan (Kristy) Purcell, Jeremiah Purcell, Kate (Wayne) Lawrence, Bailey Goff and Amy Goff, five great-grandchildren; Logan, Landon, Bryson Brodee and Weston.  He is also survived by several special nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Monday, April 12, 2021 in  the Chapel of Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory. 

The Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Eric Barnes Officiating. 

Interment will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery. 

In Lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Appalachian Children’s Home, 1909 Ky 3439 Barbourville, Kentucky 40906