Henry C. Gooszen

Saltillo--Henry C. Gooszen, went to his heavenly peace after an extended illness on April 11, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family.  He was born April 10, 1928 in Queens, New York, the son of Henry and May Gooszen. He served in the Navy at Guantanamo Bay and also acquired his private airplane license. After his time in the Navy, he graduated from Adelphi Univeristy in Garden CIty, New York with a degree in accounting. He began his working career with Price Waterhouse as an accountant and spent 3 years working in Ecuador and Columbia.  He married the love of his life, Frances Ann Power, in 1958 and they were married for 55 years before her death.  He retired from Super Sagless Corporation as President at the age of 65. Then he and Fran began years of traveling to Ireland and many other places. Their favorite place on earth to travel to was Waterton National Park in Waterton, Alberta, Canada where they traveled to 22 years in a row, twice a year. Henry was an avid runner having completed 11 marathons and was also an avid golfer.  Henry also was a charter member of NMMC Wellness Center where he spent a lot of his spare time working out and visiting with friends.

Henry leaves behind four children, Kathy Weatherford (Greg) of Tupelo, Christian Gooszen of Ft. Worth, Texas, Marybeth Kelly of Shannon, Michael Gooszen (Laura) of Shreveport, Louisiana;  eight grandchildren, Bradley Weatherford (Samantha) of Belden, Jason Weatherford (Corrie) of Madison, Alexander Weatherford of Memphis, Tenn., Brianna Weatherford of Tampa, Florida, Barry Kelly (Connie) of  Mooreville, Brandon Kelly of Shannon, John Michael Gooszen of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Patrick Gooszen of Shreveport; 12 great-grand children; and many nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and grand-nephews; a special niece, Diane Vitori of Hernando; and his special caregivers, Robbie and Velma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 55 years, Frances Gooszen;  daughter, Ann Marie Gooszen; and sister, Catherine Benjamin.

Private graveside services will be Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in Lee Memorial Park with Reverend Tim Murphy and Reverend Henry Shelton officiating.  W.E. Pegues Funeral Directors is entrusted with the arrangements.

Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Bradley Weatherford, Jason Weatherford, Alexander Weatherford, Barry Kelly, Brandon Kelly, John Michael Gooszen, and Patrick Gooszen.

Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Society fund at St. James Catholic Church, 845 Lakeshire, Tupelo, MS 38804 or to a favorite charity.

Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .