Joe Conley (Ike Godsey) has passed away.. - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

GrtGzu · 07-08-2013, 09:38 AM

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."

Mr. Television · 07-08-2013, 11:02 AM

http://www.tvmediainsights.com/highl...ng-joe-conley/

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.

Mr. Television · 07-08-2013, 11:04 AM

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

biffbronson · 07-08-2013, 11:12 AM

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.

Zoneboy · 07-08-2013, 11:22 AM

This day isn't starting out so good

Mr. Conley

GrtGzu · 07-08-2013, 11:46 AM

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

gidgetgrape · 07-08-2013, 12:00 PM

Sad news. RIP!

Marvo301 · 07-08-2013, 01:38 PM

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.

AB · 07-08-2013, 03:28 PM

Rest in peace.

Leigh Ann · 07-09-2013, 09:25 AM

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

Marvo301 · 07-09-2013, 07:02 PM

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.

Mr. Television · 07-09-2013, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

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.

Marvo301 · 07-09-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

They sure made a great couple.

They sure did!

Zoneboy · 07-13-2013, 09:56 PM

Link

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'."

07-08-2013, 09:38 AM	#1
GrtGzu Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 203	Joe Conley (Ike Godsey) has passed away.. 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."

07-08-2013, 11:02 AM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	http://www.tvmediainsights.com/highl...ng-joe-conley/ 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.
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07-08-2013, 11:22 AM	#5
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,392	This day isn't starting out so good Mr. Conley
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	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.
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07-08-2013, 11:04 AM	#3
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Ike was a great character R.I.P. Joe and thanks for the memories.

07-08-2013, 11:46 AM	#6
GrtGzu Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 203	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

07-08-2013, 12:00 PM	#7
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,504	Sad news. RIP!

07-08-2013, 03:28 PM	#9
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

07-09-2013, 09:25 AM	#10
Leigh Ann Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 2,189	Mr. Godsey...I'll always treasure my autographs of him! He was one of my favorite characters, and he was there since the beginning. Attached Images

07-09-2013, 07:02 PM	#11
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	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.

07-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#14
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,392	Link 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'."