Ricky Gough, son of John and Sue Scott Gough, posted the following info today on the web site they had used for posting updates on his Dad's condition.
I want to once again thank you all for your prayers for mother and dad over these past 4 months, and even longer. Dad went in perfect peace this morning with me and Bobby at his side. Since he was taken to the hospice floor of the hospital, he was never alone for 1 minute. There was always someone from the family by his side 24 hours a day. My dad never did like being left alone in the hospital. He always said he just couldn’t take it. We made sure he wasn’t alone his last few days.
His breathing was shallow most of the night, and this morning he breathed out a breath and then did not breathe in again. He simply slipped off to sleep and didn’t wake up. That is a great comfort to us all after all he’s been through. His breathing was not a struggle for him at the end, like it has been for several years now.
The arrangements for the visitation and funeral services are as follows:
Woodlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery
1101 Antoine Drive
Houston, TX 77055
Visitation - Friday December 11, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral Service – Saturday December 12, 2009 at 2pm with a graveside service to follow officiated by Cole Wilkins from Bear Creek Baptist Church.
Sue’s House – directions will be provided at the funeral service.
Celebration of Life - following the graveside service.
Cole has asked that those that wish to; please e-mail Lisa any written stories, memories, or tributes that you might have of dad through the years. He would like to incorporate these memories into the service on Saturday. If you could e-mail them to Lisa at lsmuniz@comcast.net, she will combine them and forward them to Cole.
Thanks again for the support you have given my mom and dad, this is what it’s all about. Coming together and supporting one another in time of need. It’s was God has intended for us all along.
Signing off for the last time,
Ricky – from Houston
Addendum - 12-14-2009
I found John's obituary in the Houston Chronicle. If you wish to leave a note of condolences for his family you can access the obituary and Guest Book by clicking HERE.
