Time: 05-06-2012 18:50 User: dalbrecht PubDate: 05-07-2012 Zone: KY Edition: 1 Page Name: B4 Color: CyanMagentaYellowBlack B4 | MONDAY,MAY 7, 2012 | THE COURIER-JOURNAL DEATHS | courier-journal.com KY Man whoplayedGoober dies at 83 GeorgeLindsey an interview in 1985. “Goo- In recent years, we spoke Hour,” “Tw ilight Zone” and ology and playing quarter- ber is every man; everyone often by telephone. Our “Love American Style.” back on the football team. known forpart finds something to like last conversation was afew Reflecting on his career, After spending three about ol’ Goober.” days ago …Iamhappy to he said in 1985: ”There’sa years in the Air Force, he By Travis Loller He joined “The Andy say that as we found our- residual effect of knowing worked one year as ahigh Associated Press Griffith Show” in 1964 selves in our eighties, we I’ve made America laugh. school baseball and basket- when Jim Nabors, portray- were not afraid to say,‘I I’m not the only one, but ball coach and history NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ing Gomer Pyle, left the love you.’ That was the last I’ve contributed some- teacher near Huntsville, George Lindsey,who spent program. Goober Pyle, who thing George and Ihad to thing.” Ala. nearly 30 years as the grin- had been mentioned on the say to each other.‘Ilove He had movie roles, too, In 1956, he attended the ning Goober on “The Andy show as Gomer’scousin, you.’ ” appearing in “Cannonball American Theatre Wing in Griffith Show” and “Hee thus replaced him. Although he was best Run II” and “Take This Job New York City and began Haw,” has died. He was 83. “At that time, we were known as Goober,Lindsey and Shove It.” His voice his professional career on Apress release from the best acting ensemble had other roles during a was used in animated Walt Broadway,appearing in the Marshall-Donnelly-Combs George Lindsey, who spent on TV.The scripts were ter- long TV career.Earlier,he Disney features including musicals “All American” Funeral Home in Nashville nearly 30 years as the rific. Andy is the best often was a “heavy” and “The Aristocats,” “The and “Wonderful Town.” said Lindsay died early grinning Goober Pyle, has script constructionist I’ve once shot Matt Dillon on Rescuers” and “Robin He moved to Hollywood Sunday morning after a died. AP ever been involved with. the Western series “Guns- Hood.” in the early 1960s and then brief illness. Funeral ar- And you have to lift your moke.” Lindsey was born in Jas- to Nashville in the early rangements were still be- played the same jovial acting level up to his; he’s His other TV credits in- per,Ala., the son of abutch- 1990s. ing made. character —aservice sta- awfully good.” cluded roles on er.Hereceived abachelor “There’snoplace in the Lindsey was the beanie- tion attendant —onthe va- In astatement released “M*A*S*H,” “The Wonder- of science degree from United States Ican go that wearing Goober on “The riety show “Hee Haw” through the funeral home, ful World of Disney,” Florence State Teachers they don’tknow me. They Andy Griffith Show” from from 1971 until it went out Griffith said, “George “CHIPs,” “The Glen Camp- College (now the Univer- may not know me, but they 1964 to 1968 and its succes- of production in 1993. Lindsey was my friend. I bell Goodtime Hour,” “The sity of North Alabama) in know the character,” he sor, “Mayberry RFD,” “America has grown up had great respect for his Real McCoys,” “Rifleman,” 1952 after majoring in told The Tennessean in from 1968 to 1971. He with me,” Lindsey said in talent and his human spirit. “The Alfred Hitchcock physical education and bi- 1980. KERN, MARY FRANCES (CONNER), GORDON, JAMES F., 78, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at her 84, of Louisville, passed residence in Valley Station. away Thursday, May 3, She was preceded in death by her parents; 10 ���� ��� ��� �������� ���������� �� �������������������� ����� ��� ������� ������� ������� �������� �������� ��� ����� 2012 at University siblings; and son, Eddie. Hospital with family by Evelyn Palmer,83 Warren J. White Sr., 83 She was amember of Harvest Church of METRO his side. God. Inis Chloe Beard,84 Lee “Sug” Conn Schusterman, 71 He was agraduate of She was the beloved wife of Marvin W. the University of Elmer C. Bryant, DMD, 88 Maurice Eugene “Coach Mr.P” INDIANA Kern; beloved mother of Kay Curley (fiance Pendleton, 75 Nebraska and the Uni- Perry), Cathy Kern and William Kern; grand- Oliver S. Buckner Sr., 84 Jesse Earl Huffman, 85 JuanittaDillard Rogers, 89 versity of Louisville and mother of five, John Wesley Bullock, Robert Marion June Crockett, 85 Charles B. Hammack, 93 retired from General Shannon Edward “Eddie” Self, 62 Lee Kimberling III, Billy Jr., and Timmy and James F. Gordon, 84 Alice Louise (Hazelwood) Electric, where he was Mary (twins); foster parent of 15; and has a Derek A. Slade, 37 an electrical engineer. Mary Frances(Conner) Kern, 78 Stout, 72 nephew, Rev. Charles White (Margaret) and Erin Lynn Stewart, 38 He served in the Navy during the Korean several other nieces and nephews. Louise Farris Lang, 87 James Lee “Jimmy” Strong, 78 conflict and was amember of St. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at J.B. Ratter- Rolf Larsson, 97 James Edward “Jim” KENTUCKY Matthews United Methodist Church. man &Sons--Grand Chapels, 4832 Cane Run J.D. Noland, 30 Thomas Jr., 82 See page B5 He was preceded in death by his Road, followed by burial in Evergreen Ceme- loving wife, Rheta Rae Gordon. tery. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at the fu- He is survived by two daughters, Helen neral home. Lahah (Mohamed) and Deborah Cronn; ason, Floyd Gordon (Patrice); grandchildren, Melissa Gordon, Rachel Arnold, Danielle BUCKNER, OLIVER S. Sr., Gordon, Charles Ludwig Jr., Michael Ludwig, 84, of Louisville, died Bryan Ludwig, Stephen Ludwig, Alan LARSSON, ROLF, Thursday, May 3, 2012. Ludwig, Sarah Ludwig; and two great-grand- 97, died peacefully at his home, Treyton Oak �������� ������������� He founded Buckner children, Conner and Lydia Ludwig. Towers, on April 26, 2012. Rolf was born in Vanersborg, Sweden some Realty Co. in 1955, and ACelebration of Jame’s Life will be 11 a.m. led the firm until retiring 97 years ago, and came tothe United States Monday, at St. Matthews United Methodist with his widowed mother at about the age of 7. in 2006. He fought for Church, 319 Browns Lane with burial in In his long and well-lived life in the U.S., he BEARD, INIS CHLOE, minority Fair Housing in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. the 1960’s, and helped Sunday at Ratterman’s, 3711 Lexington Road. made many friends and was involved in many 84, of Jeffersontown, civic enterprises. He served in the Merchant passed away May 5, organize and march with Contributions in James memory may be Dr. Martin L. King Jr. in Marines for 8years and was drafted into the 2012. made to his church. military where he served during World War I, She was retired from Louisville, leading to Louisville's 1968 Fair achieving the rank of Major, and being award- Blue Cross &Blue ed the Bronze Star. The high point of his mil- Shield, and was preceded Housing Act. Selected in 1978 as managing broker for the U.S. Department of HUD, he itary career was meeting aRed Cross worker in death by her husband, from Texas named Virginia Ryman. They Thomas L. Beard. was responsible for managing all Louisville area HUD properties. Hewas former vice- LANG, LOUISE FARRIS, were married during the war in Naples, Italy, Survivors include three 87, of Louisville ,passed and were ahappy couple for 67 years -until sons, Tarsal Thornsbury president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, former president of the Louis- away peacefully Thurs- Virginia died shortly after her 100 birthday (Pat), Rusty Thornsbury day, May 3, 2012 at (one of her life objectives!). and Emzy Thornsbury ville Real Estate Brokers Association, mem- ber of the Louisville Board of Realtors, and a Norton Suburban Hos- After the war, Rolf attained both his (Sherry); three daughters, Teresa Geoghegan pital . bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Columbia (Buddy), Bee Mee Ridley (Beetle) and Necil Kentucky ABC Board officer. He was atrust- ee and deacon at Lampton Baptist Church and She was the former University and taught for several years. He Quick (Gregg); sister, Marie McCoy; 20 owner and backbone of and Virginia moved to Louisville in the 1960's grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; and an Army World War II veteran. Oliver was predeceased by his wife, Tonie; Dutch’s Tavern and at- wherehewas Executive Director of the Junior two great-great-grandchildren. tended Holy Trinity Achievement program and Virginia became Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday at and son, Oliver S. Buckner Jr. He is survived by his son, Keith (Yalonda); Catholic Church. Born active in the Louisville Woman’s Club, the Foreman's, 10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffers- August 3, 1924 in Co- Monday Morning Club, and the Speed Muse- ontown, with burial in Big Spring Cemetery, daughters, Cheryl Johnson (Jeff) and Karen Buckner; sister, Arey Reed; grandchildren, lumbia, TN., daughter of um. He loved woodworking and welding and Bloomfield, KY. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. the late Kelley and Lillian Cranford Farris. enjoyed silversmithing. After several years Wednesday. great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Louise enjoyed watching the Green Bay with Junior Achievement Rolf taught wood Memorial contributions may be made to the working at Butler High School.