Kenneth Gooding

Kenneth L. Gooding, age 79, of 2197 N. 2250th Ave., Camp Point, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at 7:50 pm in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born August 26, 1935 in Meyer, Illinois, the son of Clarence Martin and Anna Elizabeth Wilcox Gooding. On January 21, 1955 he married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Marie Carter. She survives. Kenneth was a 1953 graduate of Unity High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Kenneth had worked as maintenance supervisor for the Adams County Highway Department for 32 years until his retirement in 1995. Kenneth was a founding member of the Adams County Olde Tyme Association, and he was instrumental in equipping their building at the Adams County Fair Grounds. He was also a board member of the ABS Water Cooperative. Kenneth loved horses and ponies, and he was the owner, operator, and President of Bear Creek Pony Rides. In addition to horses and traveling, Kenneth loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife of 60 years, Kenneth is survived by four children: Cheryl (Warren) Burgtorf of Quincy; Cindy (Dusty) Hogan of Kellerville, IL; Chris (Crys...[more]

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) Gooding of Swansea, IL; and Carson (Terra) Gooding of Quincy; five grandchildren: TSgt. James (Cpt. Jennifer) Stark of Cabot, AR; Amanda (Sam) Adcox of Kellerville, IL; Casey (Bert) Koehler of Quincy; Jennifer (Donnie) Harbison of Belleville, IL; and A1C Jonathon Kenneth (Kati) Gooding of Joint Base MDL, NJ; 19 great grandchildren; a sister, Marlene (Walter) Carrier of Gorin, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Martin and Herschel Gooding; a sister, Margurite; and a great grandson, Donnie Harbison, Jr. Services: 10:00 am Friday, February 27, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating. Burial: Howe Cemetery, Timewell, Illinois Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday February 26, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home Memorials: Transitions (for 1306 Spruce Group Home) or Unity Point Hospice. www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.