Allen Lewis Goldsmith, Jr.

Funeral services for Allen Lewis Goldsmith, Jr., 67, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Dr. Eddie Chenault officiating.  Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 11 at the funeral home.

Mr. Goldsmith passed away March 6, 2019 in Paradise.

Allen was born September 1, 1951 in Gainesville to Allen Lewis and Irma Mae (Ebbs) Goldsmith, Sr.  He graduated from Callisburg High School.  Mr. Goldsmith operated Goldsmith Contractors for many years, building and remodeling many homes in the area.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, feeling most comfortable in nature with his family and friends.  Allen was very involved with the Jaycees, receiving many awards and serving in multiple leadership positions.  His true passion was snake hunting, from which he made many fine belts, wallets, and boots.

Survivors include: daughter Dena Goldsmith Pearson and husband Chance of Thackerville, OK; son Trey Goldsmith of Gainesville; grandchildren: Audrey Miller, Molly Miller, and Nate Pearson; sister Doris Crockett and husband Don of Farmers Branch; sister Faye Peterson and husband Frank of Sherwood Shores; sister Patricia Hartsfield and husband Claud of Paradise; brother Tommy Goldsmith of Callisburg; brother Teddy Goldsmith and wife Sherry of Gainesville; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mr. Goldsmith was preceded in death by: his parents; and sister Betty Long.

Serving as pallbearers are: Russell Faulkner, Jeremy Young, Jim Furey, Ash Burchwell, David Estep, Jimmy Young, and Doug Hess.