Hiram “Glenn” Gooch Jr., age 89, was born on his mother’s birthday April 22, 1937 in Parsons, Kansas. He was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church of Appleton City. He passed from this life to his forever eternity on June 17, 2026 surrounded by a special grandson Lamar Clark (Oregon) whom he considered his very own and his step-daughter Brenice Ferguson. He was under the care of Tranquility House Hospice unit at the VA Medical Center.
He was the beloved husband of Dr. Eleanor Gooch who never left his side for 49 years.
He was the son of the late Hiram Glenn Gooch Sr. and Velma Oza Myers Gooch. He was preceded in death by his brother Eugene Ray Gooch and brother-in-law Norman Keith Elmore.
Fond memories will be cherished by his sister, Mary Anne Elmore (Missouri), sister-in-law Sylvia Harmon (Maryland), nieces Dana Clark, her husband Dave Clark, with their children Grace, Conner, and Jackson (California); Karen Gooch Andrews, her husband Rev. Russell Andrews, children Eli and Mariana (Missouri). Special niece Blanche Cook (Martinsburg). Step-children Francine Anderson, Brenice Ferguson, and Edward Ferguson; 12 step-grandchildren and 17 step- great grand children. A special granddaughter Nikki Lincoln (Martinsburg), who he loved dearly.
Glenn served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Key West, Florida.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Brown Funeral Home in Martinsburg, West Virginia with Rev. Dr. Michael Norris officiating.
Internment will be at Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, MO. on July 7. 2026 at 1:00 PM under the direction of Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri.
