Harry Irvin Goldben
Harry Irvin Goldben, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home in Watkinsville, Georgia surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 9, 1933 in Cairo, Illinois to Ruth Ringol and Isadore Goldben.
Dr. Goldben was a graduate of Optometry school in Memphis, Tennessee and long time practicing Optometrist in Atlanta and Athens, Georgia. He was also a retired optometry officer in the United States Army with a rank of Colonel.
Dr. Goldben is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shirley Jaeger, his sons Derrick Goldben of Louisville, Mississippi and Brandon Goldben of Roswell, Georgia. His Daughters, Jana Shaw of Charleston, South Carolina with two grandchildren Ann Wesley and Davis and Jennifer Bohlke of Statesboro, Georgia with four grandchildren Alaina, Hunter, Will and Drew. He is also survived by his sister Marcia Pearson of Evansville, Indiana.
A celebration of life will be held at the Athens Bridge Club located at 121A Athens West Parkway in Athens, Georgia on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Goldben was an avid and Master bridge player. In lieu of flowers please make any donations to the Bridge Club of Athens or your favorite charity in Harry’s name.
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Harry was a special person to me and to all of his friends at Fred’s (bridge) Club. He will truly be missed.
Deepest condolences to the Goldben family and friends for the loss of your loved one Harry. During this difficult time find Hope and comfort in Jehovah God’s Psalms 83:18 wonderful promise for the loved ones we have lost in death to be fulfilled very soon right here on a brand new Paradise Earth by his son Jesus Christ a resurrection back to life no more sickness pain or death Life Without End Revelation 21: 1-5 jw.org.
Dear Shirley,
Jan and I were so sorry to learn of Harry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please extend our condolences to your entire family.
Shirley,
We were saddened to learn of Harry’s passing. Please know that you and your family will especially be in our prayers during this time.
Grandpa Harry,We will miss you, but we celebrate that you are once again whole,and no longer suffering. Thank you for all of the sweet memories over the yrs. We will treasure them as we treasured you. Your dedication to family, your profession, and the institution of bridge was always apparent. Your presence at all of the milestones; from birthdays to graduations and everything in between meant so much. Peace be with you, on this eternal journey. You will forever have a special place in our hearts – Jennifer, Scott, Alaina, Hunter, Will and Drew.
Sincere symathy the newcomers club is keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. If you need us, we will be there.