Robert J. Gooch,
Robert J. Gooch (known to many as Bobby) was born September 10, 1937 in Lewes, Delaware. He was one of 12 children born to the late Letha and Ernest Gooch, Sr. Bobby passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Bobby was preceded in death by his late wife, Harriet. He was a tireless worker, who worked at Doxsee Foods and the State Highway Department as a Supervisor of the sign department. Upon retirement, Bobby would later work at Super Fresh, Acme, as well as Coastal Towing. He was a lifelong member of the former St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Lewes, Delaware, serving with both the Methodist Men and Choir.
He leaves to cherish many memories and is survived by, a daughter, Louise Maull, Milton, Delaware; 2 granddaughters, Tamika Stewart, Newark, Delaware, Zona Saez (Jose), Lewes, Delaware; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Berdie Banks and Dorothy Johnson (Verdell) both of Millsboro, Delaware; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life service will be held 3 pm Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church, 500 Martin Luther King Way, Lewes, DE. A Public Viewing will be held at 2 - 3 pm with the formal home going service to follow. Interment in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Evan W. Smith Funeral Services
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