Thomas Leo Goett, age 74, of Cheshire, died Monday April 8, 2013 at Holzer Medical Center. Born September 9, 1938 in Pomeroy. He was the son of the late John Stephen and Cecilia Marie Whipple Goett. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded by his father in law, Charles Stewart, and by a special cousin, Hoberta Roach.
Tom was a 1957 graduate of Pomeroy High School. He was a Political Consultant, and owned several businesses through the years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pt. Pleasant and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stewart Goett of Cheshire, a daughter, Cecilia Goett of Gallipolis, special nieces and nephews, Matthew, Travis , and Tamra Timmons of Pomeroy, Katlyn Lawson of Lon Bottom, and Connie Stewart of Cheshire. Mother in law, Edna Stewart of Pomeroy, sister in law, Susan (Albert) Lawson of Long Bottom, Brother in laws, Charles (Vera) Stewart of Middleport, and Carl (Carol) Stewart of Cheshire, special cousins, Dick Roach, Gary (Annie ) Roach, Jeff (Leigh Ann) Roach, Maggie, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Jessica Roach, Hannah Roach, and Phil Hollingshead all of Gallipolis. Also survived by several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at Noon Thursday April 11, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2222 Jackson Ave. Pt. Pleasant, with Father Josh Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Pomeroy. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10:00 AM. until the time of the service.
Pallbearers will be: Gary Roach, Jeff Roach, Ben Roach, Nick Roach, Phil Hollingshead and Charles Stewart.
Honorary pallbearer will be Dick Roach.
Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral home is assisting the family.
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