Mr. Winfred Dale Goforth

Winfred Ledale “Dale” Goforth October 18, 1948 – June 20, 2025 Dale was born in Leeds, Alabama, and spent much of his childhood living abroad, as his father’s work frequently took the family overseas. These early international experiences helped shape Dale’s naturally adventurous spirit and curiosity about the world, qualities that would stay with him throughout his life. He later spent much of his youth in Neshoba County, Mississippi, where he forged lifelong values rooted in family and community. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1971 with a degree in pharmacy and went on to devote his professional career to serving the community as a pharmacist at Harco Drugs in Gulf Shores, Alabama. A longtime resident of south Baldwin County, Dale was well known for his affable demeanor, his kind heart, and his dedication to his family. He and Charlice attended Freedom Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Dale was a man of many passions. He was an avid historian with a deep appreciation for the past, a skilled scuba diver, and an expert spearfisherman and underwater explorer. He was a gifted storyteller whose warmth and humor touched everyone who knew him. More than anything, he treasured time with his family. His legacy lives on in his children and grandchildren; not only in the stories he told and the adventures he embraced, but in the joyful, fearless, and family-centered spirit he lived by and passed down to them. Dale is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Charlice Merchant Goforth; his sister, Sarah Hardy (Mike); his daughter, Leah Barter (Jimmy); his twin sons, Dax (Brooke) and Matt (Emily); and his cherished grandchildren: Olivia, Sydney, Lincoln, Major, Jack, and Luke. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members, dear friends, and former colleagues who will remember him with love and gratitude. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Goforth and Elizabeth Goforth Krumm, and his brother, Jim Goforth. A memorial service will be held on July 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Pine Rest in Foley, Alabama with visitation there beginning at 12:30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mobile Baykeeper (mobilebaykeeper.org), in honor of Dale’s love for the Mobile Delta and Gulf Coast.

Mr. Winfred Dale Goforth

October 18, 1948 - June 20, 2025