Robert Lee Goliday Sr.

Robert L. Goliday, Sr. was born on October 7, 1948, the third child of the late Monroe and Mary Roberta Northington Goliday. Robert confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Frank R. Hatcher. After years of being away from the church Robert reunited with Emmanuel in November 2006, under the leadership of Pastor Darryl K. Webster. Robert attended Indianapolis Public School #56 and Arsenal Technical High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1969, where he earned his GED. During his deployment, he received the following honors: Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. After returning home from an Honorable Discharge, Robert continued his education by enrolling in IUPUI. Robert had been employed at Continental Club and E.B. Brown Furniture Store. Upon Robert’s reuniting with Emmanuel, he was a faithful attendee of the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Men Spiritual Boot Camp, he served on the Security Ministry, and he also worked with Rev. Quincy Webster on the “NASA Sema Program.” This was an after-school program for youth. He was faithful in his attendance at Emmanuel, until his health began to fail. Robert was a great supporter of the soap opera “The Young and the Restless,” and Western Shows. He would call you back when his favorite shows were on. Robert had a love for dogs—they were always FREE. He took pride in his attire and dressed to impress from his head to his feet. Robert was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Alice Knox Goliday in 1970. To this union they were blessed with two children, Toni Lynette Goliday and Robert Lee Goliday, Jr. He later fathered a beautiful baby girl Krishonda Goliday. Robert Lee Goliday, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Mary Roberta Northington Goliday; four brothers, Charles Cross, Monroe Golliday, Thomas M. Goliday and James E. Goliday. To continue to celebrate Robert’s life, he leaves to cherish his memories, one son Robert L. Jr.; two daughters Toni L. and Krishonda Goliday; two brothers Donald L. (Rhonda), and Charles E. Goliday; three sisters Emma J. (David, Jr.) Johnson, Dissree K. (Melvin) Greene and Blonnie M. (Thomas) Burroughs; six Grandchildren; seven Great-Grandchildren; two bonus sisters Anita (Lawrence) McNary and Rosita Washington; as well as several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives. A special thanks to his sister, Dissree Greene and his niece, Petra Knox for the extraordinary and unfailing care they provided for Robert during his lengthy illness.

Robert Lee Goliday Sr.

October 7, 1948 - June 19, 2024