Wallace Edward Gooch, 67, a lifetime resident of Stem passed away Sunday, April 29, 2017 at his home.
A native of Granville County, he was the son of the late Robert Edward Gooch and Mattie Frances Royster Gooch. He was a member of Stem United Methodist Church and was owner-operator of Gooch Flooring Company in Stem for over forty years.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Eakes Funeral Home Chapel in Creedmoor by Rev. Leon Pernell. Burial will be in South Granville Memorial Gardens in Stem.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Jean McFarland Gooch of the home; two daughters, Angela Gooch Claiborne (Bryan), Kelly G. Gooch (Jay) both of Stem; a brother, Bobby Gooch (Angela) of Butner; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Gooch, Drew Claiborne, Jacob Gooch and Caleb Gooch.
Visitation will be held Tuesday evening May 1, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Eakes Funeral Home in Creedmoor and at other times at the home.
Flowers are kindly accepted or memorials may be made to Amedisys Foundation, 3320 US 1 Highway, Suite B, Franklinton, N.C. 27525.
Tributes
Leave a tributeI had the pleasure of serving with Wallace in the North Carolina National Guard back in the 1970's and 80's at the 730th Maintenance Battalion in Butner. He was a very good soldier and served his Country proudly. He spoke often of the love he had for you all, and family time together. We also served together in the Lord Granville Agriculture Heritage Association (Granville County Tractor Club) of which he was a 2006 charter member. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Command Sergeant Major Michael Turner
Today we remember not only the man who died, but also, he who led an honorable life. In our hearts are the memories of your husband and father. We may never fathom how difficult the loss is for you, please be assured that you are in our thoughts, and his soul in our prayers. It was an honor and a privilege to have known such a great man and I will truly miss him!.
Love Always,
Gloria
Grace and Peace,
Leon and Florence
Ricky & Jackie
Leave a Tribute
I had the pleasure of serving with Wallace in the North Carolina National Guard back in the 1970's and 80's at the 730th Maintenance Battalion in Butner. He was a very good soldier and served his Country proudly. He spoke often of the love he had for you all, and family time together. We also served together in the Lord Granville Agriculture Heritage Association (Granville County Tractor Club) of which he was a 2006 charter member. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Command Sergeant Major Michael Turner