Kip D. Gooch

Herrin-Kip Duane Gooch, 11, died Saturday, June 25 in Massac County as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 1, 1994 in Herrin, Illinois to Kelli (Brewer) & Kip Duane Gooch, Sr. Kip was a very good boy. He loved to serve the Lord and his family and was a very giving person, always thinking of others before himself. He was protective of his younger brother & sisters. It was said that he could fix anything and loved to work along side his dad. Kip was an honor student at Herrin Elementary School where he just completed the 5th grade. He was a member of New Birth Kingdom Church International of Carbondale. He enjoyed playing sports. He played football with Herrin Youth Football League. He was also a member of the 5th grade basketball team in which he was chosen to be on the traveling allstar team. He also enjoyed playing soccer, going to motorcycle races and fishing. Survivors Include: Parents: Kip & Kelli Gooch of Herrin. Sisters: Kaybryn Sue & Kwinci Colleen Gooch of Herrin Brother: Kellen Ezekiel Gooch of Herrin Step Sisters: Ariele Jade Gooch of Carbondale Vanessa Lashay Gooch of Harrisburg Step Brother: Ian Garrett Hamilton of Harrisburg Maternal Grandparents: Grover Cleveland Bud & Barbara Sue Brewer of Goreville Paternal Grandmother: Colleen Gooch of Carrier Mills Aunts & Uncles: Kevin Brewer of Seattle, WA. Allison & Dan Snow of Herrin Julianne & Ken Richard of Jackson, TN. Percy Gooch, Jr. of Princeton, IN. Robin & Amber Gooch of Carrier Mills Shawn Gooch of Harrisburg Rick & Kristi Gooch of Princeton, IN. Great Aunts & Uncles: Dr. Birk & Mary Lea Eck of St. Louis, MO. Joe Baker of Rantoul, IL. Bill Baker of Thailand G.A. Baker of Thailand Cousins: Tyler & Zoe Brewer of Seattle, WA. Adelyn & Caiden Snow of Herrin Karleigh & Oliva Richard of Jackson, TN. Jordan Gooch of Princeton, IN. Blaine, Cordelle & Halle Gooch of Princeton, IN. Shawn Michael & Caleb Gooch of Harrisburg Michael, Jasmine, Dante, Gabriel & Abigayle Gooch of Carrier Mills, IL. Best Friend: Ryan Hall of Herrin He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Percy Leon Gooch, Sr. , brother Kelisha Cleveland Gooch and his Uncle Shawn Brewer. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Herrin with Pastors David & Paulette Sherwood officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 to 9:00 P.M., Friday, July 1, 2005 at the First Baptist Church in Herrin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be made to the family. A trust has been set at Old National Bank in Marion. Memorial envelopes will be available at the church and the funeral home. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.