of West Memphis, AR
May 6, 1941 - March 15, 2015
Thomas ''Tommy'' B. Goldsby, Jr., 73, of West Memphis, AR passed away March 15, 2015.
He is preceded in death by his parents, T.B. and Nina Goldsby; and a son, Scott Goldsby.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandy Goldsby; a son, Thomas ''Tri'' Goldsby (Jennifer) of Marion, AR; three daughters, Ginger Goldsby of West Memphis, AR; Jana Neri (Philip) of Memphis, TN; Amy Marconi (Michael) of Marion, AR; nine grandchildren, Phil, Savannah, Lindsey, and Logan Neri, Caleb, Mitchell, and Max Marconi, Thomas IV and Alaina Goldsby.
Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Lepanto, AR, Marion United Methodist Church, Mid-South Community College Goldsby Scholarship Fund, or St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Mr. Goldsby was an avid hunter, wildlife advocate, and Razorback Fan. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Lepanto, he graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy, where he later received the Distinguished Alumni award. He was an alumnus of the University of Arkansas, where he was a Chancellor's Medal Recipient and a lifetime member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Mid-South Mortgage Company and helped organize the Arkansas chapter of The Nature Conservancy. He supported higher education, specifically Mid-South Community College. He was instrumental in founding a library in Lepanto, which he named after his parents.
He was a former member of the Board of Directors of The Delta Wildlife Foundation, former managing partner of the Chicago Mill and Lumber Company, past Chairman of the Board of Maumelle Land Development, Inc., past Chairman of the Board of Oaklawn Sugar Company, former member of the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission, advising board member of the John Gammon Foundation, a member of the Republican Senatorial Trust, the Finance Chairman of the Reagan-Bush Committee, past chairman of the Crittenden County Republican Committee, past member of the Crittenden County Election Commission, and past Director of the Crittenden Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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24 Condolence(s)
Jan Weldon
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
I am just now reading Tommy's obituary. Until now I did not know. Tommy was so good to my husband, Ed "Dawg" & me. Always thought of us at Christmas & I'll never forget that. Heaven has gained a good one. Belated condolences to the family.
Ben Carter
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Tommy was always very good to me and I really appreciate his friendship. I really enjoyed my visits with him and seeing him at all the Razorback games! Sandra, Tommy told me many times he was lucky to have you and he will be missed.
nessa
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the loss of your loved one.In the scriptures Job 14:14,15 and John 5:28, God promises that he will resurrect our loved ones in the near future .I hope that Jehovah , the God of comfort grant you peace.
Steve Udouj
Monday, March 23, 2015
Sandra,
Please accept my condolences at this sad time. Carole sent us the news.
Kathie Croom Younts
Thursday, March 19, 2015
I was deeply saddened by the news of Tommy's passing. My heart felt condolences to the Goldsby family.
Dave Lensing
Thursday, March 19, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about the loss. He was a great man and I have several great memories with him and the Goldsby family as a child. My deepest condolences to the Goldsby family.
Dave Lensing
Garry and and Rosie Ryan
Thursday, March 19, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of our dear friend,Tommy . He has been not only a dear friend ,but a wonderful customer to us here at
Miss Rosie's Catering and House of Flowers
in Lepanto, Ar. We will never forget you and your kindness to others. Rest in Peace Tommy !
YOUR FIRENDS: GARRY AND ROSIE RYAN
LEPANTO ,AR
Sam and Brenda Albright
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
May God Bless the Goldsby family and bring you peace as you celebrate the life of this remarkable man.
Lutian Murphy
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Dear Sandy & Family Just a note to say thinking of and praying for your family in the loss of our friend Tommy. He was such a kind and generous man, always ready to sit and talk, to listen ! Let's celebrate that he has gone home to be with our Lord .
Sandy you and Tommy meant so much in my life and time in Crittenden County and I will never forget. Ginger was so special as well. I wish I could be with you but my wife's health won't allow me to come. with all my love
Lutian
Cindy McDaniel
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
My prayers are with you during this time of loss. My deepest sympathy.
Cindy McDaniel
Gary Goldsby
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Paulette and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. He will surely be missed by many. You will be in our prayers.
Gary and Paulette Goldsby
Marti Riley
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy,From Marti and Lanny Riley, Cherish (Riley) Bandy, Will Riley, Rob Riley and Laura Riley.
Don Graves
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the Goldsby family.
Don Graves
Kappa Sigma
Pine Bluff, AR
Gail Cagle
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
My condolences to your family, for the loss of Tommy. He was such a philanthropist , his many kindnesses will be remember by all who knew him and who knew of him.
Robert McKinney
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Just wanted to say God Bless Mr. Goldsby and his family Mr Goldsby was such a giver and our college made waves thanks to his giving heart!!
Bless Mr Goldsby
Michael and Constance Young
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the entire Goldsby family. Mr. Goldsby was a remarkable and extremely generous man. May God bless your family during this extremely difficult time.
David Tyer
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I have many great memories of good duck hunts together. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Dennie Stokes
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Our sympathies to the Goldsby Family from Hardin Point Hunting Club
Allen Lupton
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Tommy will be sorely missed. My prayers to all of his family. Allen Lupton on behalf of Stubbs Island
tommyrobinson
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
The Robinson family are very sorry about the loss of Tommy!
Greg Grinder
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
I,m sorry to hear about Tommy. He will be missed by a lot of people.
Gary J Harlow
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
My thought's and prayers are with the family of a truly Great Man, he did so much for the things he loved. He helped us with our local NWTF when we were just getting started and it's still going. He was a good friend too. He will be truly missed by many. May God be with each and every one of you now and forever, just as he was for as long as God allowed him to..
Blessing to you in Christ, Gary Harlow
Joey and Pat Burch
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Dear Sandy, Amy, Jana, Tri and Ginger,
Pat and I are so sorry to hear about Tommy. He will truly be missed by everyone in our community.
Joey and Pat.
John purdy
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
With deepest sympathy,
Rosanna and John Purdy