James Darwood Gotch

James Darwood Gotch obituary, Utica, MI

James Darwood Gotch

James Gotch Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 22, 2025.
James D. Gotch, a resident of Novi and formerly Clarkston, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 96. A son of James and Erma Gotch, he was born on June 8, 1928 in Plymouth, Michigan. James proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant in the Korean Police Action. On April 2, 1970, James exchanged vows with Louise Cutshall at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Detroit. He made his career as a chartered life underwriter and regional manager for Chubb Corporation. A man of faith, James was an elder and trustee with the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak.
A Memorial Service for James will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, 529 Hendrie Boulevard.
Donations in James' memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or choice of the donor.
Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

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