Billy Charles Gouge

Billy Charles Gouge, 86, passed away on May 15, 2026 in Hawley, Texas.

Billy was born in Weatherford, Texas to Charlie C. and Nancy Elizabeth Gouge on August 31, 1939. He went to school in Merkel where he graduated from Merkel High School. He worked as a lineman with Cable TV, afterwards he worked at Walmart as a maintenance supervisor. He was a veteran in the Marine Corp and the Navy.

Billy is preceded by his great-grandfather Reverend W.J. Gouge, parents Charlie C. and Nancy Elizabeth Gouge, brother J.D. Gouge and wife Iva Day, sister Louise Corcoran and husband Mike, sister Joni McMillin, and sister Wanda Mashburn and husband Buddy.

Billy is survived by son Tim Gouge and wife Barbara of Hawley, Texas, daughter Tammy Tarno of Louisiana, and son Tommy Gouge of Waxahachie, Texas. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, with several nieces and nephews.

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