James "Jim" Gooch, age 72, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Bartow, FL. He was born November 29, 1949 in Detroit, MI to Hollis & Betty Gooch, He served in the US Army and was in Korea during the Vietnam war. Jim worked for the US Postal Service in Mail Processing & Maintenance. He is survived by his wife Nancy Gooch of Fort Meade, son Joshua Gooch, step-daughter Lisa Owen & husband John, sister Mary Henrich and three grandchildren Casey, Lizzie and Emma. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com