Joe Conley (1928-2013) was born in Buffalo, and started acting after returning from military service in Korea. He ran three real estate agencies in the California's San Fernando Valley, a considerably successful second career he had begun in 1961. His acting career was in limbo when he landed the role he is most remembered for, storekeeper Ike Godsey in The Waltons.
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“Goodnight, John Boy.” Who can forget the heartwarming finale to each episode of The Waltons? The real life of actor, Joe Conley, who played shopkeeper Ike Godsey, mirrors the timeless tales that unfolded on Walton’s Mountain. In his movingly fra... SEE MORE