Mr. William Clifford Goforth, Sr. age 71 of Farmville, VA passed away Monday September 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma Patterson Goforth. He is survived by; one son, William Clifford Goforth, Jr. of Farmville, VA, two daughters, Helen Kellis of Bass, NC, Pam Wagner of Charlotte Courthouse, VA, Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Helen Goforth Underwood of Pamplin, VA and Sharon Harris of Appomattox, VA, two brothers, Charles Edward Goforth of Hampden Sydney, VA and Carl Gene Goforth of Farmville, VA, close family friend Joyce Shelton of Farmville, VA and his faithful dog Lady. A graveside funeral service will be conducted, 1:00 PM Saturday September 22, 2012 at Trinity Memorial Gardens Rice, VA. The family will recieve friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The Shorter Funeral Home of Farmville is serving the family. www.shorterfuneralhome.com.