James Henry Goforth, Jr., of Castroville, Texas, passed away October 25, 2026 at the age of 78. He was born February 13, 1948 in Whitehall, Montana, to James Henry Goforth, Sr. and Jennie Thresa Quinlivan Goforth.

James served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970 before serving in the United States Army. He retired from the Army as a Combat Medic in 1988. On May 24, 1996, he married Deborah Titsworth in Bexar County, Texas. They were blessed with thirty years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Goforth; daughter, Stephanie Sturgill (Kevin); son, Robert Wanat, Jr. (Daye); grandchildren, Skylar Ewer (Aaron), Brianna Shafer (Jessica), Lauren Shafer (Christian), Krysta Wanat (Chris), Peyten Wanat, and Ethan Wanat (Daniela); great-grandchildren, Grayden Wernette, Truett Honohan, Corey Honohan, and two additional expected in February 2027; and his brother, Robert Goforth (Andina).

James was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Janet Goforth.

Visitation will be Monday, November 23, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Eulogy at 5:30 p.m. A Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Memorials may be made in James’ memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org) or Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org).

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. www.tondre-guinn.com