Marty Edward Gooch was born September 16, 1961 in Savannah, TN the son of Irma Richards Gooch and the late Vadis Gooch.
Throughout his life, Marty lived in Memphis, TN, Selmer, TN and Iuka, MS.
Marty worked as a self-employed carpenter installing cabinets for residential as well as commerical clients. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 8 years. He was proud to have served his country and always had a helping hand for veterans. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, fishing and his carpentry work.
Mr. Gooch departed this life on May 7, 2018 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 56 Years, 7 Months, 21 Days. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Gooch of Iuka, MS; a son, Patrick Dewayne Gooch; two daughters, Amber Vance, Stacey Chamberlain; daughter-in-law, Margaret Wyatt Gooch; a brother, Roger Neal Gooch; two sisters, Marilyn Estes Underwood and Nancy Elizabeth Sherlin; ten grandchildren, Haylie Gooch, Olivia Gooch, Ethan Chamberlain, Cody Longo, Christian Martin, Destiny Longo, Alex Longo, Isiah Owens, Elijah Owens, James Owens; nieces, Evan Elizabeth Sherlin, Margaret Lynn Bridges; great-niece, Paige Vilcheck; nephew, Brian Bridges; special friend, Kenneth (Preacher) Richardson.
Memorials may be made to the: Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517
