Zelmer Robert Gooch: Obituary

Mr. Zelmer Robert Gooch age 81 of Dalton, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 31, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Gooch was born on October 3, 1937 in Atlanta, GA., the son of the late William “Bill” Gooch & Myrtice Lunsford.  Mr. Gooch operated Gooch’s General Store in Suches for many years as well as serving on the Union Co. Rescue Squad. He is also preceded in death by two grandfathers and two grandmothers, Wash & Julie Gooch and William & Rebecca Lunsford. Mr. Gooch was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Gooch is his loving wife of 60 years, Iva Lee Coker Gooch of Dalton, GA., two sons and a daughter-in-law; Alan & Kristie Gooch of Cleveland, GA., Kevin Gooch of Cleveland, GA., one daughter and a son-in-law; Niki & Jerry Gerber of Dalton, GA., a sister and brother-in-law; Ima Jean & Bob Tritt of Woodstock, GA., four grandchildren; Kyle & Rheanna Gooch, Kaleb Gooch, Conner Haynes and Kason Gooch, and a great-grandchild; Deacon Gooch, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 3, 2019 at 3:00pm from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. Wade Plott officiating. Interment will follow in Track Rock Baptist Church Cemetery for the immediate family. Military Honors will be presented by the North GA Honor Guard. The family will meet with friends prior to the services from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com