William Lee Gooley

William Lee Gooley of Kingsport, TN died Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 76. Born in Indiana to Mary Emma Rea Gooley and Francis Joseph Gooley, he was one of five children. Still surviving are siblings whom he loved dearly, including Shirley Anne Gooley, Francine Louise Bowling, Richard Davison Gooley, and Constance Sue Thomas.

He is survived by his true love and wife, Maryellen Sandra Gooley. Surviving also include his four children, William Francis Gooley, Pamela Leigh Carico and her husband, Steve Carico, Mary Elizabeth Bement, and her husband Jared Bement, and Kelley Marie Drakos. He will forever be remembered as “Poppy” to his eight grandchildren who brought much joy to his life. They include Will, Molly, and Benjamin Carico, Isaias, Gideon, and Tobiah Bement, and Samuel and Peter Drakos. He is also survived by many beautiful nieces and nephews. Generous, loving, and kind, his smile lit up a room. His wit and humor brought laughter to the lives of many. He will be lovingly held in our hearts forever.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Food Distribution Center in care of St Dominic's Catholic Church, 2517 N John B Dennis Hwy, Kingsport, TN 37660.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eastlawnkingsport.com for the

William Lee Gooley family.

Family Visitation will be held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church this Saturday, February 4, 2023 from

12:30 -1:30 pm. His funeral mass will begin at 1:30 pm.