Melvin Lavern Gooch, 90, of Mannington, passed away on June 8, 2020 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born March 24, 1930 in Marion County, a son of the late Arkey Amos Gooch and Evelyn Starkey Gooch West.
Melvin is survived by two sons, Melvin (Pamela) Gooch of Fairmont and Timothy Gooch and his partner Carol Morris of Morgantown; his daughter Rebecca (Greg) Parrish of Hummelstown, PA; five grandchildren, Autumn (Toby) Knight, Megan (Joel) Weese, Brandon (Melanie) Gooch, Rachel (Damian) Gill, Ashley Gooch; six great-grandchildren; his brother Ronald Allen Gooch of Fairmont; and dear friends, Linda Satterfield and Randy Mick.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Madeline Gooch on February 20, 2007 and his sister Janet Gooch on May 6, 2019.
Melvin was retired from Pennzoil with 31 years of service. He enjoyed farming, primarily raising Black Angus Cattle, hogs and farm crops. He was known as an awesome cook. He was a United States Navy Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict, spending most of his time on an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea. He was a Methodist by faith and was a member of the East High Methodist Church.
Close friends are invited to the Masters Funeral Home in Mannington on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11:00 am. There will be no public visitation or funeral service. The public is invited to a graveside service at 12:00 at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Isaac Harman officiating. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
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So sorry Ashley and family. Prayers for all. 🙏🙏🙏 Love, Rascal, Al and Deb Wolfe
Rebecca, sorry for your loss. My father(Lawrence Heldreth) over the years would visit your father on the farm, spoke of your father as his friend, many times over the years and as being a good man. You and I attended school together so many years ago, never thinking of this time in our lives (loss of our parent)(s) Praying for you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County
Senior Citizens.
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. May God and good memories help you through this difficult time.
Was a great man ,prayer for them and friends ,god bless all
I had the honor of knowing Melvin for several years. First as a patient of Dr. Fred Higginbotham's when I worked there and in later life as an in home care giver for the Senior Center. Melvin always had a smile and a good word every time I saw him.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Cathy Fast and Joe Rinehart
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melvin Tim and Becky. Sorry for your loss. Growing up around you guys had great memories of your mom and dad. My thoughts and prayers with all you.
So sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. Met Melvin after Dad moved back to Mannington in late 1960. Remember a fall hay wagon ride on the Gooch Farm for our Church youth. Melvin was a wonderful person & big part of Mannington Community along with Madeline and family. Prayers for the family. Melvin will certainly be missed.
We are so sorry to hear of Melvin’s passing. Prayers for the family.
So sorry Ashley and family. Prayers for all. 🙏🙏🙏