Joe Conley ( March 3 , 1928 -- July 7 , 2013 ) was an American actor who played many small roles on television and is most remembered for his role as the storekeeper Ike Godsey on `` The Waltons '' .
Joseph H. Conley , Jr. ( March 3 , 1928 -- July 7 , 2013 ) was an American actor and writer . He played many small roles on television and is most remembered for his role as the storekeeper Ike Godsey on `` The Waltons '' .