Tyrone Van Gooden, 74, passed away on 09 July 2023. He was born in Meridian, MS to the late Walter Gooden and Mellie Noble. Tyrone honorably served in the United States Army for 2 years in the 1970’s. He was stationed in Germany. He began a second career as a Pipefitter with the Youngstown Sheet and Tube in Youngstown, Ohio. After the Steel Industry collapsed in 1977, he relocated to Rockford, Illinois where he worked as a Mill Operator for many years.
He is survived by his children, Amber, Bryce, Kellie, and Tyrone; his brothers Walter and Larry; his grandchildren Kenneth, LeoNard, Daija, Ashley, Kelly Logan, and Fabian; his great grandchildren Zaria, Maliyah, Kenaisha, Durae, and Kali; a neice, who was like a daughter Candace, and a host of cherished Nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished family friends.
The family invites friends to visit on Friday, 21 July 2023 from 1100-1300 at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, VA. During the service, there will be a Veterans Two Bell Ceremony. Following the mass, military honors will be rendered at Woodlawn Funeral Home. The Repass will be held immediately following at 1912 N Mallory St. Hampton, VA.
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