Goff, Wayne

 

Wayne Goff was a prominent builder and developer known throughout Charlotte County for his generous contributions to many organizations in the community.  He was instrumental in the startup of the Punta Gorda History Center. 

Wayne was a fourth-generation descendant of the Goff family who were original settlers of Englewood. A 1957 graduate, he was class president and played football, basketball and baseball at Charlotte High School; he remained an active CHS supporter throughout his lifetime. Wayne graduated from the University of Florida, College of Planning, Design, and Construction. He began his career with E. I. DuPont, then formed Goff Construction, Inc. in 1960; it is Charlotte County's first State Certified Class "A" general contractor.

Wayne was a builder/developer of Punta Gorda Isles (1970-1984), and owner and President of Church Growth & Building Consultants. He donated his services as general contractor for many churches, the Performing Arts Center, Habitat for Humanity Punta Gorda, the Punta Gorda History Center and for the construction of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Punta Gorda. He was instrumental in advancing Port Charlotte "U", an adult education school for retired residents, into the Cultural Center of Charlotte County.  He served with First Baptist Churches of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, Peace River Baptist Association, Florida Baptist Convention, Southern Baptist Convention, Economic Development Council, Punta Gorda Rotary Club, Englewood Area Historical Museum, Charlotte High School Boosters, and Tidewell Hospice.

Wayne was married to his wife, Donna, for over fifty years. They raised three children: Keith,  Karen and Karla.