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Darrell H. “Dike” Goff, 86, of Parkersburg, WV, died Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Camden Clark Memorial Center WVU surrounded by his family. He was born in Big Springs, WV, a son of the late Thelma Jane (Barnes) Goff.
He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1958, did his undergraduate at Glenville State College, and graduated with his Masters from West Virginia University. He had a thirty-three year career with the Wood County Board of Education as a teacher, coach, Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director. After retiring, he was elected President of the Wood County Board of Education. During his career, he led multiple schools and teams to state titles. In March of 2024, he was inducted into the West Virginia Athletic Director Hall of Fame. His pride and joy was also coaching his daughter’s, son’s, and grandson’s softball and baseball teams. In his spare time, he loved hunting, sauger, walleye, and crappie fishing and any activity that involved his family.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of almost fifty-seven years Judy (Dobbins) Goff; daughter Heather Lynne Grant (Gregory) of Mineral Wells; grandson Justin Wajda; great grandson Braxton Wajda; sister Mary Sheppard of Fort Myers, FL; brother James Goff of Guysville, OH; brother-in-law, Kevin Dobbins (Jeannie) as well as nieces and nephews and his toy poodle, Lily.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Heath Dustin Goff.
His family will be honoring his wishes. There will be no visitation or services. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.