John Paul Gough

Mr. John Paul' Gough, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in Yadkinville. Mr. Gough was born March 11, 1916 in Yadkin County to John Blum and Elizabeth Long Gough. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gough was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lucille Shermer Gough; four sisters, Ila Stillwell, Gertrude Whicker, Mary Williard and Betty Miller; and two brothers, Walter and Hugh Gough. Mr. Gough is survived by one daughter, June Elizabeth, married to Jeff Snow. Grandchildren Angela and Nathan Snow and wife Kayla, two great grand-children, Lillian and Bennett Snow, and several nieces and nephews. Over the years, Mr. Gough worked in and served his community in several capacities, beginning in 1938 when Mr. Gough started work for the Yadkin County Soil Conservation Service. Subsequently, he worked as a milk truck driver for Coble Dairy (beginning in 1941), a driver for Roadway, and later as a heavy equipment contractor (1951). In 1986, he made his first of 8 trips to Africa with the North Carolina Foreign Mission Board, participating in 7 trips to Togo and 1 to Botswana. Additionally, he made 1 trip to Poland. Locally, he enjoyed travelling with the North Carolina Baptist Men, doing projects for the community and the region. As a dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for 69 years, he was pleased to serve as a Choir Director, Sunday School Superintendent, and Sunday School teacher. Though his life was full of service and ministry, it was his time with his family, and especially his grandchildren, that brought him the most joy. Attending ball games, dance competitions, any and all school activities, and working with the kids in the gardenhe enjoyed every moment with them and was very proud of the adults they became. Those who knew him, loved him, and those who survive him will cherish the memory of his infectious laugh, his fantastic stories, and his generous service. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 3:00PM at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Lancaster and Rev. Jesse Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin, 320 West Maple Street, Yadkinville, NC 27055. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to David, Candace and Charlotte for all the loving care given to Mr Gough. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Gough family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.