Marion- Dennis Wayne Gooch, age 44, of Marion, passed away at 12:58am on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
Dennis was born in Eldorado on May 16, 1969, the son of Virginia (Odom) and Dennis Gooch Sr. A graduate of ITT Technical Institute in Paducah, Dennis had worked at Pleasant Ridge Water Plant and Tuck Tape in Carbondale.
Survivors include his parents- Virginia and Dennis Gooch, Sr of Marion
Sister- Crystal Wright of Marion
Niece - Amy and Jim Lambert of Marion
Nephew- Jody Wright of Marion
Nephew- Nathan Wright of Marion
Nephew- Tylir Buie of Vienna
Grand niece- Ginna Ragan of Marion
Grand niece- Haylee Lambert of Carterville
Grand Niece- Cadynce Wright of Marion
Dennis had a host of friends who will miss him greatly, especially his nephew, Tylir Buie, who Denny loved like he was his own son.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Russ Finley officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be held from 11:30am until time of services on Sunday at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.
For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit
www.hughesfuneralhomes.com