David Gooch,

Maurice - David Doyle Gooch, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 1, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 81. David was born in Abbeville, Louisiana on May 17, 1944 to Dee David Gooch and May Yvonne “Badie” Baudoin. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a reliable, trustworthy friend to all who knew him. He was an avid reader, lifelong learner, engaging storyteller, and true believer in the power of family tradition. He loved fishing and sports and always looked forward to his annual summer pilgrimage to the family gathering in Destin, Florida. He could always be counted on to provide quiet wisdom and patient support for anyone trying to find their way. He is survived by his loving wife, Drusilla Guidry Gooch, and by his children, Danielle Gooch Howell, her husband Drew, and their sons, Henry and Harvey, Laurie Gooch LaPorte, her husband Troy, and their daughter, Camille, David B. Gooch, his wife Angie, and their children, Valerie, David, and Dylan, his daughter in law, Leonora Deprez Gooch (wife of Michael Gooch), and their children, Jordan and Katherine. He is also survived by his brother Daniel Roy Gooch, his wife Debbie, and their daughters, Andree and Elizabeth, his sister Kathy Gooch, and by many loving great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Gooch and his grandson Zachary Gooch. At David’s request, his body will be donated to the LSU School of Medicine for the advancement of science. A eulogy and memorial service officiated by Rev Louis Richard will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, September 13 at St. Mary Magdeline Church in Abbeville, Louisiana, followed by a celebration of life at Riverfront Banquet Room, 503 W. Port Street. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rock Steady Boxing Acadiana (loveofpeople.org/rsbacadiana) or Calcutta House (hospiceacadiana.com). The family would like to extend a heartfelt and special thank you to all of the doctors and nurses that assisted with David’s care, especially Dr. Dana Dicharry and Dr. Thomas Privett, the Lafayette Parkinson and Caregiver Support Group (lftparkinsonsupport.com), the staff at Rise Physical Therapy, Hospice of Acadiana, Calcutta House, and his caregiver, Joe Cain, whose commitment, care and support were immensely valuable.

David Gooch,

May 17, 1944 - September 1, 2025