Photo courtesy of B.W. Foster Funeral Home - Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
May 3, 1937 – Feb 18, 2018 (Age 80)
PORTSMOUTH- James David Gough, Sr. passed into an eternal, restful peace February 18, 2018. David was born on May 3, 1937, in Yadkinville, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, James Howard and Hattie Sprinkle Gough; his brother, Thurmond Gough; and his beloved son, James David Gough, Jr. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Joanne Shea Gough; daughters Teresa Gough Bowers (Donald) and Natalie Gough (Robert Britts); and grandchildren Jessica Bowers-Smith (D.J.), Donald R. Bowers II (Donnie), Anna Shea-Lena Bowers, and Janeree Gann (Jeremy); seven great-grandchildren; and his cherished pets Sammy and Stinky.
David was a retired Sergeant from the ARMY National Guard Reserves and an electronics technician from Norfolk Naval Shipyard. He was a loving father and husband and enjoyed traveling (especially cruises), photography, boating, hunting and fishing. He loved to collect and repair old lawn mowers and preferred to perform almost all repairs in his home and on his vehicles. He was always available to his children and grandchildren when in need and without complaint.
He will be missed by his family, but will finally have the much-needed rest and peace that he so deserved.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, February 24 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Ln., Suffolk. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
Read MoreJoanne, Sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My deepest sympathy, love,Woody Tabor
Woody Tabor
March 01, 2018 | Lakewood, OH
To the family, you have our condolences on the loss of your husband/father/grandfather. You have loss someone very special. As you come together during this time of bereavement, may you find comfort in each embrace you receive from family and friends. Most importantly rely on the God of all comfort who promises to give you the strength needed to cope with your loss. (Matthew 11:28) And as time goes by, may cherished memories of David help bring you inner peace and make him seem still very...
Williams Family
February 24, 2018
Teresa, I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Steve Kyte
February 23, 2018 | Portsmouth, VA
Joanne, Teresa and Natalie we are so sorry to hear about the passing of David. Prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
My cousin David may you Rest In Peace Love to your family❤
Teresa & Hank Anderson
February 23, 2018 | Conway, SC
Our Condolences.
Neal and Amy Griffin
February 23, 2018 | Portsmouth, VA
David fought long and hard. The obituary said it perfectly and bears repeating: 'He will be missed by his family, but will finally have the much-needed rest and peace that he so deserved'. Amen.
Dawn & Tim Bass
February 23, 2018 | Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Joanne,
It is with affection and deepest
sympathy that we send our condolences
to you and your family. Our prayers are
with you as we hold you close in our hearts.
Love,
Margaret Anne and Fred
Margaret-Anne Levitin
February 22, 2018 | Virginia Beach, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. ♥
Lynn Hannan
February 22, 2018 | Galena, MD
Joann, Teresa and Natalie, we are so very sorry and will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers...we have many fond memories of David and our family. Love you all.
Butch and Susan Shea
February 22, 2018 | Portsmouth, VA