Remembering John Goe

Remembering John Goe

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John Houston Goe, a longtime fixture in the West Memphis community, passed away on Sunday, March 20, at the age of 89.

Goe, born January 17, 1927, in Kensett, Arkansas, was a leader in the West Memphis community for much of his life. He retired from Guaranty Loan in 1992 having served as president of the company for a number of years. Goe was also very active with several other community organizations, serving on the Crittenden Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees from 1976 to 1992, a member of the West Memphis Rotary Club, including serving as president from 1978 to 1979. Goe was a member of the West Memphis Chamber of Commerce, serving as president of the Chamber from 1980 to 1981. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church and Truth Seekers Life Group.

“He was key here at Guaranty,” recalled West Memphis City Councilman Tracy Catt. “John was instrumental in the development of residential, commercial and industrial properties. During his tenure here he attracted several national tenants: McDonald’s, Holiday Inn, Kroger, Walgreens, Goodyear, just to mention a few.”

Catt remembered Goe fondly, adding, “He was an asset to us all. Everything about John was solid. He was a very astute businessman. He listened to what everybody had to say and what you needed. I had the privilege to be around him.

He was just a very sharp individual.”

Visitation will be today, from 12 to 2 p.m., at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, with graveside services to follow at 2:30 p.m.

at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion.

By the Evening Times News Staff