Jt Gooch

John Thomas “JT” Gooch, 102, of Stanford, KY passed away peacefully at Henson Park Health & Rehab on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Born on July 21, 1924 to the late Albert Gooch Sr, and the late Mae Willie Goode Gooch. He is the widower to the late Emma Jean Stewart Gooch.

JT was a lifelong farmer who took great pride in his work and enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. Throughout the years, he worked for Robert McCormick, Preston Alcorn, and Wallace Lee Campbell, dedicating much of his life to farming. A lifetime member and a Deacon of Boneyville Baptist Church in Stanford, JT enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards with family and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially when it came to giving someone a ride. Whether it was taking someone where they needed to go or simply spending time with others, JT found joy in being helpful and being there for those around him.

Survivors include two daughters, Trudy Gooch and Margaret Brown; one son, Glenn Gooch (Mary); one sister, Pauline Hunn; two brothers, Ernest Gooch (Irene) and Clarence Gooch (Sue); eight grandchildren, Troy Gooch, Mark Thomas Gooch, Nick Hill, Justin Hill, Dexter Gooch, Tori Gooch, Bryan Meads and Sarah Barnes; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma J. Gooch; parents, Albert and Mae Gooch; one daughter, Sandra Hill; one sister, Mary V. Masterson; and three brothers, Robert L. “Bob” Gooch, James H. “Jimbo” Gooch and Albert “Sam” Gooch, Jr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Spurlin Funeral Home in Stanford, KY. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Boneyville Baptist Church in Stanford, KY. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Elder Robert Coulter, Jr. and Bro. Cedric Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Milton-Simpson Cemetery in Stanford, KY.

Active Pallbearers are Nick Hill, Justin Hill, Mark Gooch, Bryan Meads, Dexter Gooch, Timmy Alcorn, Sidney Alcorn and Troy Gooch.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Gooch, Daniel Gooch, Joe Logan, Stephon Wilkerson, Thomas Barnes, John Thomas Jarman, Gary Johnson, Brad Helm, Ansarro Miller, Melvin “Deano” Gooch and David Campbell.