Mary McDonough posted this about 20 minutes ago over at her Official Facebook page.

"It is a sad day. So sorry to let you know Joe Conley .our beloved Ike Godsey passed early this morning , please keep him ,Louise, and his family in your prayers . RIP Mr. Godsey."

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Remembering Joe Conley

July 8, 2013 by marcberman in Highlights with 0 Comments

“WALTONS” STAR DEAD AT 85

Joe Conley, who is fondly remembered for playing storekeeper Ike Godsey on CBS family drama “The Waltons” passed away yesterday. He was 85.

Born on March 3, 1928 in Buffalo, New York, Conley traveled the guest star route in the 1950s and 1960s in a number of TV series including “The People’s Choice,” “Lassie,” “The Danny Thomas Show,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” “Dragnet,” “Dennis the Menace,” “Gunsmoke,” “The Beverly Hillbillies”,” “The Brady Bunch” and multiple appearances on “Mister Ed.” He appeared on “The Waltons” from its inception in 1972, and remained with the series for its entire nine-season run (plus the six made-for television reunion movies to-date). His final appearance was in 2002 thriller “Blind Obsession.”

Conley is survived by his wife of 44 years, Louise, and their four children.

Ike was a great character R.I.P. Joe and thanks for the memories. :(

Joe brought a lot to The Waltons as Ike and he will be missed. Corabeth and "Mr. Godsey" were very memorable. Joe also popped up on many earlier series, often as a delivery man or in other small roles.

This day isn't starting out so good :(

:rip: Mr. Conley

I know it was said at the last Waltons Reunion party out in Cali last Fall, he wasn't looking too well, and had Alzheimer's...Some said it would probably be the last time he'd be seen in public...But they said he was a really nice guy and still was able to sign autographs and such

Sad news. RIP!

:rip: Joe Conley. Ike was a great character on The Waltons and a lot of the credit for that goes to Joe conley foe his portrayal of the character.

Rest in peace.

:rip: Mr. Godsey...I'll always treasure my autographs of him! He was one of my favorite characters, and he was there since the beginning. :crying:

I watche the episode "The Matchmaker" last night in Joe's honor. That's the episode in which Ike meets, courts, and eventually marries John Walton's cousin Cora Beth.

I watche the episode "The Matchmaker" last night in Joe's honor. That's the episode in which Ike meets, courts, and eventually marries John Walton's cousin Cora Beth.
They sure made a great couple. :)

They sure made a great couple. :)
They sure did!

Link (http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00062074.html#ixzz2YysXWhNP)

Actress Ronnie Claire Edwards, who played Corabeth, mourned his passing on Facebook, writing, "It was one of the greatest pleasures of my television career to play Corabeth opposite Joe because he made me so much better. I share all of your grief and appreciate your many condolences. He will be greatly missed but, thankfully, we may enjoy his work for years to come in the many reruns of 'The Waltons'."