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Louisville - Joseph Wilburn Gough, 91, of Louisville passed peacefully on October 15, 2018 at the Episcopal Church Home. Joseph was born and raised in Union County, KY. He was a WWII U.S. Marine veteran and also served in the Army National Guard. He was owner and operator of St. Matthews Roller Rink, retired from Seagram's Distillery and owner of Swiss Laundromat in St. Matthews.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Helen Whitsell Gough.
Left to cherish his memory is his son, Michael Gough (Judy); daughter, Connie Gough (Don Bledsoe); grandchildren, Jeffrey Gough (Cristin), Jill Hill (Mike), Branden Bledsoe (Becca), Rachel Bledsoe Albritton (Houston); great-grandchildren, Claire Gough, Heidi Gough, Trace Hill, and Ben Bledsoe.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 10:00 am in Evergreen Dignity Memorial Chapel, 4623 Preston Hwy 40213. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
The family would like to kindly request that in lieu of flowers all donations be directed to The Alzheimer's Association to honor Joseph.
Please visit www.Evergreen-Louisville.com to share condolences with his family.
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Gary Rogers
January 6, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Gough family. Joe was an exceptional man and an inspiration to those who knew and loved him. He and Helen were our great friends and we will forever miss them.
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Rosie Saunders
October 17, 2018
My love and thoughts go with you dear sweet Joe you will be sorely missed all are in my thoughts and prayers thank you all for making me a part of your extended family love Rosie
October 17, 2018
Mike, we are so sorry to read about the passing of your father. Please know you and your family are in our prayers at this time of loss and sadness. Thinking about you. Charlie and Judie Mayer
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Oct
19
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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213
Oct
20
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213
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