Joseph F. Goldpaugh

Family and friends will be received at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

A funeral home service will take place Wednesday at 11:00 AM.

Burial will follow in Mt. Marion Cemetery.

Joseph F. Goldpaugh, 77, died Thursday December 7, 2023 with his family by his side. Born January 20, 1946 in Kingston he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret E. (Shaler) Goldpaugh.

Joe owned and operated Goldpaugh Paving Inc., where he was affectionately known by his employees as "The Boss" or "The Captain". Through his many years of hard work, determination and satisfied customers, he coined the phrase "Goldpaugh Paving, We Pave With Pride". His reputation took him to many areas throughout many counties and he was quoted in saying "there are not too many turns you can make in this town that I haven't left my mark on!"

In his earlier years, he was a horseman and rode in shows on his horse Pokey. A former member of the Board of Trustees of the Sawkill Church Repair Fund, Joe was instrumental in the fundraising, repair and upkeep of St. Ann's Church in Sawkill in the 1970's. He was a former member of the Ruby Rod & Gun Club, with the Junior Members fishing trips, camping trips, and car washes. Joe donated time and material to the Kingston Point BMX. His pure love and dedication to all is what made him the man he was.

He is survived by his daughter Dawn Henderson and her husband Michael, his son Joseph "Bum" Goldpaugh and his wife Melissa, Kelly Whittaker- whom he loved as a daughter, a sister Darlene Johnson, grandchildren Michael Henderson, Jr. (Kayleigh), Alaina Henderson, Joey-Lynn Henderson (Riley McInerney), Joseph Albright and his wife Melissa, Joseph D. Goldpaugh and his wife Shawn, Daniel J. Goldpaugh,  great grandchildren Kastin Jones, Ruby and Marleigh Henderson, Scottley McInerney, TJ Albright and Scottie Jay Goldpaugh. Nieces and nephews also survive.

He was predeceased by his wife Elaine Goldpaugh, grandchildren Cristal Henderson, Joseph Henderson, sisters Majorie Van Steenburg and Lorraine Jo Goldpaugh.

Expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made in the form of contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.