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Donald “Kenny” Kenneth Gouge
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Donald “Kenny” Gouge Obituary
Born on October 2, 1978, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Kenny was the son of the late Donald "Donnie" Gouge and Julia Vernon Gouge. He worked as a Maintenance Manager at Spantek, where his passion for understanding and repairing machinery shone brightly.
Kenny found joy in home remodeling, riding his motorcycle, crafting intricate designs with his 3D printer, exploring cryptocurrency, watching anime, and playing video games. His curiosity and creativity were evident in everything he undertook.
He is survived by his sister, Tamara Hebert; his nephew, Zachary Hebert of Stanley, North Carolina; and his aunt, Sarita Vernon. Kenny shared a special bond with Blair Vale (Ben), whom he considered a daughter. He was overjoyed to welcome her newborn daughter, Rose, into the world and looked forward to being a grandpa figure to her. He will also be missed by his beloved dog Jackie.
In accordance with Kenny's wishes, no formal services will be held.
May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dewayne Pratt
January 13, 2025
My condolences to the family. I worked with Kenny at Clearwater paper. Kenny had a passion to make things better. He was a hard working, creative, and enthusiastic person. He will be missed.
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Tommie Bright
January 12, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family. I worked with Kenny at Clearwater Paper. He was always helpful. I thought he was very smart and also an independent thinker. May the Lord Jesus grant the family peace during their loss.
Dickie Packer
January 12, 2025
I worked with Kenny for years at Dole and Clearwater paper. He was a good coworker and a stand up guy. He will be missed by many.
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