Mr. Michael W. “Hogman” Gooch age 62 of Blairsville died Sunday June 10, 2018.

Mr. Gooch was born February 16, 1956, in Cumming, GA the son of the late Charles and Mary Tharpe Gooch. He was retired farmer and member of the Salem #2 Baptist Church. His parents and siblings Lois Evans, Ray and Timmy Gooch preceded him in death.

Survivors include: children; Mitchell and Stacy Gooch, Jasper, David and Theresa Gooch, Ellijay, Johanna Jones, Christina Black, and Anna Belle Gooch,all of Ellijay, sisters; Edna Collins, Charlene Collins, Vinita Gooch, Meshell Stokes, Lisa Gooch, Annette Rylonds, Lahoma Gooch, brothers; Loy Gooch, Tony Gooch, Sam Gooch, and Randy Gooch 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 12, 2018 at 5:00pm from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Hooper officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at the funeral home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.