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Johnny Goucher

October 26, 1941 — December 4, 2023

Johnny Goucher
Johnny Goucher, age 82, a resident of Ludlow, Missouri, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at his home. He was born the son of Kelsie and Geneva (Bowman) Goucher on October 26, 1941 in Harrisonville, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Donna Eller on May 23, 1964. She preceded him in death on November 22, 1986. To this union, two daughters were born, Tammy and Valorie. He later married June (Batye) Holtzclaw on October 9, 1987, she survives of the home. He worked various jobs over the years including the US Postal Service, MFA-Ring Around Seed Company, and Mid-America Dairy. He was a member of the Utica Baptist Church, Ludlow Lion’s Club, Wild Turkey Federation, and Ducks Unlimited. He was a member of 4-H in his youth, earning several ribbons. He was an artist and had lovely penmanship. He enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, fishing, mowing and taking care of his yard, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, June of the home; two daughters, Tammy Goucher of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Valorie Goucher of Kansas City, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Andrew Perkins, Travis Perkins (Kammy), Samuel Stonner, Tony McCallan, Jr. (Savanna), Chelsie Dittman (Adam), Tasha McCallan, Brandon Smith (Jessica), and Austin Smith; ten great grandchildren, Tony McCallan, III, Elijah McCallan, Wyatt McCallan, Jaxtyn McCallan, Honor Perkins, Peyton Dittman, Georgia McCallan, Elliott Dittman, Barrett Perkins, and Wynonna McCallan; one brother, Bill Goucher and wife, Sherry of Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Donna; step-daughter, Tona McCallan; and sister, Elizabeth Jones.
Funeral services will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. A visitation will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri on Friday from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Utica Cemetery, Utica, Missouri. Memorial contributions be made to Utica Cemetery, Utica, Missouri, and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.
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Friday, December 8, 2023

12:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Lindley Funeral Home - Chillicothe

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Friday, December 8, 2023

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Lindley Funeral Home - Chillicothe

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

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Lindley Funeral Home - Chillicothe

910 Washington Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601

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