Edward Holland Goolsby

Edward Holland Goolsby, 93, of Lake Wales, passed away Friday, October 20th at Winter Haven Hospital.

Born March 30, 1924 in Babson Park, FL to the late Homer E. and Minnie L. (Howell) Goolsby, he moved to Lake Wales coming from Andalusia, AL in 1947. He was a proud member in the U.S. Navy, served his country during WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient from the Battle of Okinawa. After that time he worked as an auto parts manager for Chevrolet before retiring. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Goolsby and 11 brothers and sisters.

He was survived by his wife of 71 years Louise Goolsby; two sons, Guy Goolsby and his wife, March and Alan Goolsby all of Lake Wales; and one grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Friday October 27, 2017 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home chapel in Lake Wales with Rev. Stephen Bolden officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Wales Cemetery.