GOOCH, James B (BART) 77, of Clearwater went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2016 at Morton Plant Hospital. He was born in Providence KY. on December 27, 1938 to parents Lewis and Mabel (Blaine) Gooch. He was a veteran US Army, and was a pictorial artist. He married his wife Linda Garrison September 5, 1959. They moved to Florida in 1973 coming from Madisonville, KY. He enjoyed golf, fishing, deer hunting, and traveling. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Linda (Garrison) Gooch, sons, Alan Gooch (Linda), Kelly Gooch, and Brad Gooch, a sister Sandra Oakley (Bob), and six grandchildren. A Life Celebration Gathering of family and friends will take place on Saturday May 14, 2016 at 11 am at Serenity Funeral Home Gathering Room located at 13401 Indian Rocks Rd in Largo, 562-2080. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the Orlando Sports Foundation/Cure Bowl, 36 West Pine St. Orlando, FL 32801, or to the on line website for autism at: Autismfoundationoftampabay.org. For photos, and condolences visit serenityfuneralhomelargo.com.
