Joel Dean

Goforth Kessler

Joel Dean Goforth Kessler was born to Saundra (Conway) and Mikel Goforth on April 26, 1979, joining a brother Shawn Goforth. Later in life, at the age of 15, Joel was adopted by his stepfather, Robert M. Kessler. Joel was the grandson of Ted and Rosa Conway of Ellington, Missouri, and Earnest and Violet Goforth of Salem, Missouri. In 1999, he was married and had 2 daughters, Alexis and Briley Kessler.

Joel enjoyed riding motorcycles and made many friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Joel unexpectedly passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 45. He is survived by his mother, Saundra Kessler of Imperial, Missouri, two daughters, Alexis and Briley Kessler both of Florida, one brother, Shawn Goforth of St. Louis, Missouri, one niece, one nephew, aunts, uncles, sister-in-law, cousins and many friends who will mourn his passing. Joel was preceded in death by his adopted father, Robert M. Kessler, grandparents, Ted and Rosa Conway, and Ernest and Violet Goforth, and one cousin, Robbie Woodard.

Visitation: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11am-12pm at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 12pm

Minister: Pastor Bruce Turner

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Shawn Goforth, Tyler Goforth, Aaron Hastings, Alex Hastings, Jimmy Metcalf and Leon Grogan

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri