EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO – David Carl Gooding, 66, of East Liverpool passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 with his wife by his side.

Carl was born in East Liverpool on April 3, 1957 a son of the late Harry E. and Verna I. (Yonker) Gooding, Sr. He was a painter all his life. Carl liked old cars and spending time with his friends in their garages. He was a giving and caring man who would help anyone. He enjoyed going to auctions, listening to country music and watching old westerns. Most of all Carl loved his son, grandchildren and his wife.

Preceding Carl in death were his sister Helen E. Sullivan and three brothers Dennis, Douglas and Donny Gooding.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years Mary A. (Kocher) Gooding; son Carl David Gooding; three grandchildren Hailey, Elliysa and Karson Gooding; four sisters Jenny Hughes, Barb Fields and her husband Blaine, Linda Flowers and Verna "Babe" Wilker; six brothers Harry "Sonny" Gooding, Jr., Jim Gooding and his wife Debbie, Richard "Richie" Gooding and his wife Judy, Robert Gooding and his wife Shirley, Charles "Tinker" Gooding and Kenny Gooding and his wife Marcia and host nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends may visit at the Dawson Funeral Home on Thursday where the family will be present from 12 to 2 p.m. Pastor Norm Eckert of Beechwood Free Methodist Church will conduct a service at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial at Columbiana County Memorial Park.

Immediately following the service, the family and friends will gather at the Dawson Family Center for a time of fellowship.