Loyd Pool Gooch

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland announces the death of Mr. Loyd Pool Gooch, age 72 of Dahlonega. Mr. Gooch passed away Wednesday , December 7, 2011

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2011 from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lyman Caldwell, Rev. Terry Head and Rev. Andy Caldwell officiating. Interment will follow in Yahoola Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Gooch was born into a farming family in Lumpkin County on June 22, 1939 to the late Pat and Winnie Caldwell Gooch. He retired from Burlington Industries Pine Tree Plant in Dahlonega after 32 years as Maintenance Director. Following his retirement, Mr. Gooch continued to work his farm, enjoy his family and friends and kept on keen eye on local, state and national politics. Mr. Gooch was a longtime member of Yahoola Baptist Church and in addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Edward William "Will" Wells IV and his brother, Robert Gooch

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sylvia Fitts Gooch, Dahlonega; daughter and son in law, Sherry and Eddie Wells, Dahlonega, Carolyn and Tim Cummings, Dahlonega; brother, Dean Gooch, Dahlonega and sister Dorothy Woodward also of Dahlonega. Mr. Gooch is also survived by his grandchildren Ashley Ann Cummings and Wesley Walker Wells.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00pm until 9:00 pm and on Saturday until the funeral hour.

Condolences may be sent to the family of Mr. Gooch by visiting www.alexander-funeral.com.

Alexander Funeral Home of Cleveland (706)865-1500 is in charge of arrangements.