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Eric Goolsby Obituary

May 17, 1960–Jan 19, 2017

Omaha, NE; born in Lawrence, Kansas. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Lewis W. and Edith Goolsby. Survived by wife, Gina Goolsby; stepchildren, Jesse Mata and Maggie Mata; grandchild, Haley Mata; siblings: Elmore C. (Gloria), Lewis L. (Carla), Joyce E. McAtee (Darrel), Sharon K. Brown, Janis F. Owens (George), and Ron E.; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

"Caribe" will be inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame on March 4, 2017.

The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 27th, 6pm to 8pm at the Bel Air Chapel, 12100 W. Center Rd. in Omaha. SERVICES Saturday, Jan. 28th, 10am, Bel Air Chapel. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park, Omaha. Memorials will be directed by the family.

Arrangements by Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Bel Air Chapel, 12100 W. Center Rd., Omaha, NE 68144. 402-391-3900, www.heafeyheafey.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 27, 2017.

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Laurie Marlowe

February 7, 2017

Eric was a fabulous person, and a great entertainer. I enjoyed "Caribe", and enjoyed hanging with his brother at the shows. Rest in peace, Eric. You will be missed. My sincerest thoughts to your family during this difficult time.

Julie and Dan Rea

February 1, 2017

Eric was our classmate, neighbor and fun-loving guy. So sorry to hear of his untimely demise. May you be comforted by his memories and love you shared.

Y

January 30, 2017

Eric brought me into his home two seperate times. The first time I met Eric I described my troubled past and being in jail. He treated me as son, showing me through his actions how to become someone who could be respected a.k.a. a good man. The second time he once again taught me several valuable life lessons such as correctly showing respect, loving someone through my actions, as well as many more. Thank you so much for blessing this world with your light. To Erics' parents, Gina, and Maggie, my heart goes out to you. God Bless

Julia Gregg-Ingrassia

January 29, 2017

Eric was always a gentle soul, although admittedly I knew his sister Sharon much better, but Sharon was equally a gentle and kind person. I know the pain of losing your brother, it's a pain we hope we never face, but life, is in God's hands, not ours. My sincere condolences to the entire Goolsby family, especially to Sharon.

January 28, 2017

Dear Joyce,

We were very sorry to hear of your brother's passing. We would have loved to hear his music. We pray that the Lord will bring great comfort to you during this time.

Phil and Eileen Beard (from Christ Covenant Church)

Louis Jaimez

January 28, 2017

Hearing about Mr. Eric was a very sad day in my life. Eric and I go way back in the day's enjoying the great times playing music at the Gentry's house. I was able to enjoying hearing Mr. Eric starting his career with his bass guitar. He was a very great person and he will never be forgotten. Great memory's for every.

God Bless!!

Bryan Wyatt

January 28, 2017

RIP my lifelong friend

Cris Chaffin

January 27, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Eric was a friend, and bandmate (Orion). He was a kind and gentle soul.

Chris Bennett

January 27, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear the news. Knowing Eric and going to school with him from grade school through high school--always enjoyed his laugh. Prayers to the family.

Kathi

January 27, 2017

What a kind soul. Jan.1, 1976 Eric took us to his parents house where his father married us in their living room...Eric had a loving heart and a great talent. His physical self will be missed but he will be always present.

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