Gerald D. "Jerry" Gooden, 62, of Carterville, passed away at 6:43 P.M., Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Du Quoin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Jerry had been a finance manager and salesman in the automotive industry. He was of the Christian faith. Jerry was a member of Patriot Guards. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, camping and hanging out with his brothers. He also enjoyed playing pool and darts, bowling and golf.
He was born May 9, 1960 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of James and Barbara (Bigler) Gooden, Jr.
He married Leola Robison on August 13, 2003 in Belleville, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Carterville, two children - Mike Gooden and significant other Megan Wilhelm of Mt. Vernon and Amy Winkler and husband Aaron of Utah, one step daughter - Ebany Robison and significant other William Hernandez of Carterville, his mother - Barbara Gooden of Pinckneyville, five grandchildren - Cady Gooden, Kai Gooden, Jordan Walker, Tyler Hernandez, and Sabastian Hernandez, two brothers - Roger Gooden of Pinckneyville and Tom Gooden and wife Kelly of Pittsburg, IL, one sister - Laurie Engelhardt and husband Tom of Pinckneyville, three sisters-in-law - Susan Robison, Beverly Robison and Lisa Robison, one brother-in-law - Jimmy Robison, nieces and nephews - Luke Rendleman and wife Samantha, Danni Tickner, Dustin Engelhardt, Megan Engelhardt, Jessica Moore, Aisha Shy, Markel Shy, Christian Sherrel, Bernard Robison, Tyrail Robison, Travis Robison and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother-in-law - Birdie Robison, brother-in-law - Eugene Henderson, sister-in-law - Veronica Henderson, niece - Shaday and nephew - Sanchez.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M., Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be at a later date in the McElvain Cemetery in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Patriot Guards and will be accepted at the funeral home.