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Lewis Gochenour Obituary
Mr. Gochenour was born July 5, 1927 in the home place in Woodstock, son of the late Roy Milton and Emma Rebecca Peer Gochenour. He was a lifelong successful full time farmer and custom harvester for over 50 years. He owned and operated a family farm and operated a Grade A Dairy with Tom Eagle and two Grade B Dairies. In 1991, the Lewis Gochenour Family was named Outstanding Farm Family by the St. Luke-Fairview Ruritan Club. He was an active member of Valley Pike Church of the Brethren, served on the Southern States Board and was a member of Virginia Farm Bureau.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married on June 24, 1950, Eva Lorraine Racey Gochenour, daughter of Carl Guy and Allie Mae Plaugher Racey; two sons, Garlan Lewis Gochenour and his wife, Sherry Stephens Gochenour of Woodstock and Guy Milton Gochenour and his wife, Wendy Dove Gochenour of Woodstock; daughter, Gloria Lorraine Gochenour Steele and her husband, Keith Allen Steele of Woodstock; nine grandchildren, Michael Lewis Gochenour, Joseph Andrew Gochenour, Matthew Ryan Gochenour, Alexander Scott Gochenour, Allie Michelle Gochenour, Guy Evan Gochenour, Benjamin Eli Gochenour, Olivia Faith Gochenour and Noah Lewis Steele; three step grandchildren, Keith Eugene Steele, Joe Allen Steele, and Brittany Nicole Steele.
He was preceded in death by a brother, David Gochenour and two sisters, Grace Ellen Gochenour Ryman and Betty Jane Gochenour Edmonds.
Pallbearers will be Michael Gochenour, Joseph Gochenour, Matthew Gochenour, Alexander Gochenour, Jonathan Ryman and Phillip Hockman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Ryman Jr., Ron Combs, Harold "Dukie" Racey, Melvin Racey, Kenny Hamrick, Alfred Bowers, Doug Edmonds, Lacy Rush and Roy Wimmer.
The family will receive friends today from 6-8 p.m. at the Valley Pike Church of the Brethren, 3 miles north of Woodstock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Love Fund at Valley Pike Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 215, Maurertown, Va. 22644 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601.
Arrangements by Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock.
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Memories and Condolences
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Allan Rickard
January 8, 2010
I remember working with and for Lewis as a young teen, driving his big Farmall "M". He did a lot of custom farm work for Dad and several other neighbors on the Backroad. A good man who will be always remembered for his fairness, honesty and hard work. Our condolences to Eva and family.
Mike Hamman
January 5, 2010
A truly good man that had a profound affect on me as I was growing up. I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the family. The world is a lesser place without Mr. Gochenour.
Jimmy & Christy Barb
January 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 5, 2010
Eva and Family, I have fond memories of Lewis filling our silos when I was a kid on Dad's farm at Zepp. I am sorry to hear of his passing and would like to express to you and your family my deepest sympathy. Eugene McIlwee, Jr., Staunton, Va.
Tina Pierce
January 5, 2010
Garlan and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
J.R. & Lisa Hollingsworth
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elton & Dottie Riffee
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harold & Michelle Jackson
January 4, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gary & Nicky Strosnider
January 4, 2010
Eva and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Tip & Faye Pangle
January 4, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tammy & Terry Jones
January 3, 2010
Guy and Wendy,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of Friends and Family carry you through your grief.
January 3, 2010
"Guy & Wendy, We are praying for you & your family as you say good bye to your father & grandfather."
In Prayer, Shaun & Emily Keggan
Kevin Hollingsworth
January 3, 2010
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kevin & Crystal Hollingsworth and family
randy devaughn
January 2, 2010
guy and wendy your family is in our prayers at this time. we are sorry for your loss.
randy devaughn and family
Nicky Kellison
January 2, 2010
Gloria and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless-
Charles Streett Family
January 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
January 2, 2010
To the Gochenour Family:
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Although words can never heal your pain, please know I am praying for you all.
Sheryl & Walter Jett
EMPLOYEE'S OF EDINBURG MOTORS
January 2, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
FRANK AND BONNIE PAINTER
January 2, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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