David Allen Goforth

David Allen Goforth, 72, of Spartanburg, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at his home. David was born on March 27, 1954, in Spartanburg, SC, a son of the late Lenora Fuller Goforth and Major McKinley Goforth.

David was the longtime owner of Whitney Fence Builders.

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Catherian “Cathy” Gayle Cowart Goforth on June 26, 2026. Along with his wife and parents, David was predeceased by four siblings: James Fuller, Peggy Goforth, William Goforth, and Mary Goforth.

Surviving are his daughters, Freedom Goforth Winstead (Mark) of Pacolet, SC and Jackie Goforth Stroupe (Dusty) of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, August Allen Coker Boatman (Lauren), Molly McKinley Winstead, Emily Kate Winstead, and Gabrial Abraham Stroupe; and two sisters, Dorothy Thornton and Cathy Owens.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-12:45 pm Monday, November 16, 2026, at Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel, 235 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm, in the Chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, 1955 Cannons Campground Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dusty Stroupe, Mark Winstead, August Boatman, Gabriel Stroupe, Bubba Thornton, Billy Thornton, and David Jernigan.

Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel