Obituary of Marvin Goolsby

Mr. Marvin "Gene" Goolsby Jr., age 53 beloved husband and soul mate of 25 years Denise Georgetti Goolsby , passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 17th, 2010 due to heart failure in Belleview. He was a life long resident of Marion County and was a graduate from Lake Weir High School. He later went on to Heavy Equipment Operating School, where he received his certificates. Gene owned a small Framing Company for 6 years named Jobs of Merit, Inc which was very successful. He LOVED his NASCAR, and rooted for #17 Matt Kenseth who drove the DeWalt Car. Gene also loved football. He was a Miami Dolphins Fan. The Florida Keys is where Gene and his wife shared many wonderful memories of Deep Sea Fishing and swimming with the dolphins every year for vacation. Besides his wife Denise, he is survived by his son, Michael Gene Goolsby of Ocala and 3 grandchildren Collin, Hunter and Megan; Daughter in law - Leslie Goolsby of Ocala; Mother - Yvonne Martin of Summerfield; Sister - Jana Caswell and husband Dennis of Niceville; Brothers - Pat Duke and wife Lea of Summerfield; Terry Martin and wife Vanessa of Inverness; Steve Martin and wife Denise of Jacksonville, Mother in law Shirley Serrano of Milford Ct, Father in law Frank Georgetti of Belleview, Brother in Law's Michael Georgetti and wife Lynn of Milford Ct and Dominick Georgetti of Belleview, Step Mother in law Ev Helfinstine and husband Mike of Belleview, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Marvin E Goolsby Sr. and Loving Step-Father Frank C. Martin and Father in law Robert Serrano. Services for Gene will be Wednesday February 24th at 2:00pm at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services on 5946 SE Robinson Rd Belleview, Fl 34420.