Elbert D. "Dada" Goulding of Rockford departed this earthly life March 7, 2021. He was born January 15, 1959 in Sunflower, MS the son of Curtis and Mandy Goulding. He was employed as a machine operator. Elbert loved to fish. He attended Greater Galilee Church under the leadership of Rev. Curry. Elbert attended Auburn High School later to receive his G.E.D.

Elbert leaves to cherish many loving memories, his daughter, Bianca Goulding and son, Duqane Golden; six grandchildren,  Kha'travion Goulding, Kennin Darden Jr., Duqane Golden Jr., Alexus Golden, Jurnee Holliman and Khilah Holliman; special step children who he loved as his own; Kenyesha Holliman and Kenyotis Holliman; companion of many years, Tadreana Holliman; parents, Mandy Barksdale and Curtis Lee Goulding; five brothers and one sister; adopted sister, Lawanda Barksdale, and two adopted brothers, Demarcus Barksdale and Dennis James Barksdale; aunt, Rutha Mae Wilson; a host of other relatives and friends including special friend Jeff Sims. He was predeceased by his step father, Richard Barksdale and grandmother, Mary Lee Thompson.

Moving visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Private services will be held 4:00 p.m. which may be viewed live via Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Facebook page.