David Allen Gooch, age 68, of Prospect, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence. Born in Pulaski, TN on April 8, 1957, to Justin Kerr and Veona Opalene Boone Gooch, Allen was a dedicated maintenance worker for Defense Contractors. He had a passion for fishing, tinkering, and helping others. His love for his fur babies, Radar, Daisey, and Thumper, was evident to all who knew him.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Kerr and Opalene Gooch, his wife Shelia Ann Gooch, and his brothers Jerry Gooch and Wayne Gooch, along with Wayne’s wife Annie Ruth Gooch, and niece and nephew Dara and Randy Gooch.
Visitation will be held from 1-2pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, followed by Graveside Services at Giles Memory Gardens at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to the Giles County Humane Society.
Allen is survived by his daughter Katrina Moynihan of Prospect, stepdaughter Felcia Gvozdas of Prospect, brother Ray Gooch of Pulaski, sisters Annette Lister (Brian) of Delrose, Brenda Moore (Charlie) of Prospect, Deloris Walls (Wayne) of Pulaski, grandchildren Tala and Arabella Gvozdas, and very special friend Sue Moynihan of Prospect. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Allen will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.