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colpol · 11 July 2013, 07:59 AM

Just saw this article that "The Waltons actor Joe Conley dies at 85" aka ike godsey

One of my favourite tv programs growing up

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23252525

US actor Joe Conley, best known for his role as shopkeeper Ike Godsey in long-running TV series The Waltons, has died aged 85.

His wife, Louise, said he died at a care home in Newbury Park, California, on 7 July.

Conley, who starred in The Waltons for more than 10 years, had been suffering from dementia.

He landed the role of the Jefferson County general store owner when the series started in 1972.

T. Ferguson · 11 July 2013, 08:08 AM

Years ago, in the 70's, I worked in a neighborhood grocery store while in college where Earl Hamner was a regular customer as he lived in the area.

Mr. Hamner, creator of the Waltons, wrote the novel Spencers Mountain inspired by his childhood in Virginia, which was the basis of the TV series. Earl also did the voice over narration on the show. Very nice man, always friendly to us.

Bangel · 11 July 2013, 08:20 AM

Rip.

East Bay Rider · 11 July 2013, 10:48 AM

Grew up watching it.
R. I. P.

hdrazor251 · 11 July 2013, 11:25 AM

Rip

threemonkeys · 11 July 2013, 11:52 AM

Good memories from my 70's childhood.

Da da-da da da daaa...da da-da da da daa da-da...

cop414 · 11 July 2013, 12:42 PM

RIP... used to watch as a kid, had a crush on Mary Ellen, I think that was the one. Good night Jon Boy...

Kingair · 11 July 2013, 04:20 PM

Rip

HL65 · 11 July 2013, 07:57 PM

Great show - RIP Joe aka Ike.

johnbeth · 11 July 2013, 08:26 PM

Rip

Lion · 11 July 2013, 09:19 PM

I always have enjoyed the show and watched from the beginnings back in the early 70's...just a good family, warm your heart and head, type of stories.....

I would imagine that as you have stated some of the older actors/actresses on the show would be of an age to start passing away...RIP to 'Ike'.....

rolio · 11 July 2013, 10:45 PM

I grew up watching this show. I used to watch it with my grandmother, because she said it reminded her of how things were when she was a child. She had to work very hard as a little girl--maybe that's why she is still with us at 90 yrs. of age. A great show: no fluff; nothing contrived; delivered a subtle message of hard work makes the person, nothing more. Loved it.

dba · 12 July 2013, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolio

A great show: no fluff; nothing contrived; delivered a subtle message of hard work makes the person, nothing more.

I didn't watch it much when it was on in the 70's as I mostly worked at night. Now when it's on in the mornings, I tune in. Considering the current state of TV with all the horse$hit reality shows, it’s nice to see something that shows wonderful family values. As I get older, I appreciate it more.

11 July 2013, 07:59 AM	#1
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,896	Any fans of The Waltons ?? Just saw this article that "The Waltons actor Joe Conley dies at 85" aka ike godsey One of my favourite tv programs growing up http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23252525 US actor Joe Conley, best known for his role as shopkeeper Ike Godsey in long-running TV series The Waltons, has died aged 85. His wife, Louise, said he died at a care home in Newbury Park, California, on 7 July. Conley, who starred in The Waltons for more than 10 years, had been suffering from dementia. He landed the role of the Jefferson County general store owner when the series started in 1972.

11 July 2013, 08:08 AM	#2
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Years ago, in the 70's, I worked in a neighborhood grocery store while in college where Earl Hamner was a regular customer as he lived in the area. Mr. Hamner, creator of the Waltons, wrote the novel Spencers Mountain inspired by his childhood in Virginia, which was the basis of the TV series. Earl also did the voice over narration on the show. Very nice man, always friendly to us. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

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East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	Grew up watching it. R. I. P. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Good memories from my 70's childhood. Da da-da da da daaa...da da-da da da daa da-da...

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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,012	Great show - RIP Joe aka Ike. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I always have enjoyed the show and watched from the beginnings back in the early 70's...just a good family, warm your heart and head, type of stories..... I would imagine that as you have stated some of the older actors/actresses on the show would be of an age to start passing away...RIP to 'Ike'..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 July 2013, 10:45 PM	#12
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	I grew up watching this show. I used to watch it with my grandmother, because she said it reminded her of how things were when she was a child. She had to work very hard as a little girl--maybe that's why she is still with us at 90 yrs. of age. A great show: no fluff; nothing contrived; delivered a subtle message of hard work makes the person, nothing more. Loved it. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

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