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Sam Grover Gouge
1929 - 2016
Sam Grover Gouge
1929 - 2016
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BORN
1929
DIED
2016
Sam Gouge Obituary
Sam served his country in the Korean War and was an active member of Viewmont Baptist Church since the 1950's. Afterwards he had a career in the grocery business for over 30 years. After leaving the grocery business, he worked for Clayton Marcus Furniture Co where he retired.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Edward Geouge and Pearl Clair Hall Geouge; brothers, Ossie Geouge, Glenn Geouge, Dale Geouge and Ed Geouge; and sisters, Daisy Geouge McKinny and Lela Geouge Pitman.
Sam was married to Marie Huskins Gouge for 66 years. He adored the blessings he had with 4 children; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. His children are Samuel L. Gouge and Barbara Gouge of Newton, Cynthia Rene' Gouge of Lincolnton, Timothy L. Gouge and wife Deborah of Granite Falls and Jeffrey S. Gouge and wife Susan of Hickory.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2016 at Viewmont Baptist Church in Hickory with Rev. Tim Gouge and Regiani Pereira officiating with burial to follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory.
The family will receive friends Friday, December 23, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be given to Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 or Viewmont Baptist Church, 1246 2nd Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
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Roger Holland
January 7, 2017
Worked with Mr. Gouge when I was 14 1/2 at Trio Supermarket in Bethlehem. He was ans still is a GOOD Man. Was Honored to know him!!! Prays of comfort to Marie, Sammy Jr., Rene, Tim, & Jeff. May the Peace of Father God be with You All!!
Fran Syptak
December 24, 2016
Marie and family, I have been so fortunate to be counted as a friend and neighbor of Sam and Marie for 20 years. Thank you so much for all the fresh fruits and vegetables that you have saved for us and you even made a point to offer treats to my dogs, Deedie and Goldie! My son Jamie joins me in offering our thoughts and prayers. Fran and Jamie Syptak
Bradley & Sharron Scronce
December 22, 2016
Jeff and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you cherish the wonderful memories that you have. We know how difficult this time can be and especially during the holidays. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you.
Judy Pruitt
December 22, 2016
I knew Sam at Viewmont Baptist as a steady, loving presence. He was also my "magic blueberry/blackberry man". Every summer for many years, Marie would call or I would check by their house to see if the berries were ready. I never saw all the work and love that went into producing those wonderful treats. They just appeared in recycled milk jugs, ready to be enjoyed. They really were like magic to me. Thank you Sam and Marie for so much beauty and love in a simple thing like berries. Sam will be missed by so many, especially his loving, sweet family. Me too. Judy Pruitt
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Scott Rhodes
December 22, 2016
We are praying for you. Sam was the best neighbor a person could ask for. He was a kind and generous friend. Amy and I will miss him. May God's peace and comfort be with you in this time of sorrow.
Bill Schnier
December 21, 2016
My deepest and most heartfelt love and prayers are offered to your family now. Though I only met Sam once, I knew him to be a kind gentleman, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, especially through his daughter René. God bless and care for him!
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