Robert Lee Gooch was born on March 17, 1928 in Stanford KY to the late Samuel H Gooch and Ethel (Alcorn) Gooch. Robert was called to Glory on Saturday, November 10, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He fought a valiant fight. Robert was the oldest of six children-jive boys and one girl. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Upon moving to Cincinnati in the 1940 's, Robert Gooch united with Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. L R Mitchell at the 947 Clark Street location, joined in 1944. He attended faithfully until his illness prevented him from attending Robert was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church for 68 years and held the following positions: the Sunday School Superintendent for the Youth Department, Boy Scout Leader, participated in Baptist Training Union and Sunday School, sang in the Male Chorus and the Senior Choir, bowled in the Church's Bowling League; and performed maintenance of the church vans and buses. Robert and Mary Helen Pleasant were married on August 17, 1945 and one child was born to this union, Bobbie. He was a hard worker but his favorite past times were fishing, bowling and using his mechanical knowledge to repair cars. He served in the United States Army before his employment at Merchant Creamer. Robert was employed for 27 years at Yellow Freight Line as a tractor trailer driver, where he retired. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ethel Gooch and his brother, Frank. He leaves to cherish his memory-a beloved and devoted wife, Mary Helen,• his loving daughter, Bobbie Hayes (Rev. York Hayes); siblings James, Edward (Gladys), Samuel (Sadie) and Lucille Meaux; two granddaughters, Tracey (Larry) and Kimberly (Shawn); two great grandsons, Devon and Samuel and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 'The Order of Service Organ Prelude Parting View Prayer of Condolence Scriptures Joel Davis The Family Rev. Floyd E. Walker Rev. Floyd E. Walker Old Testament Scripture Psalm 24 New Testament Scripture John 14:1 Music Selection ,Joel Davis Julia Thomas , Achsah Fitzhugh Monica Thomas I. Acknowledgement of Cards and Resoluti ens ...•. Remarks Obituary Musical Selection Eulogy Doris Tolbert (2 minutes please) Ready Silently Rev. James Jordan Benediction Recessional Rev. Floyd E. Walker Hold To God's Unchanging Han(l' Interment Walnut Hills Cemetery Repast Bethlehem Baptist Church (Lower Level) The family of Robert Lee Gooch wishes to acknowledge with deep and sincere appreciation, the many comforting messages, prayers, telephone calls and other expressions of kindness during our time of bereavement. LD Fitzhugh Rubin Pilot Dwight Johnson Randy Rankin Family and Friends Richard Keef Buddy Stallworth 'I am the resurrection and the life; He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. ' St. John 11 :25-26 .Arrangements have been ptaced in the caring hands of: Garr & Stewart Funeral Home 3939 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 (513) 961-3900 Walker Funeral Home www.HerbWalker.com 513.251.6200 Facebook.com/WalkerFuneralHomes Twitter.com/Walkercares

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