Bobby Derrice Gooch Jr., 18, of Leavenworth, KS, passed away May 20, 2021. He was born June 1, 2002, in Jackson County, MO, to Bobby Sr. and Karen.

He was our son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Bobby graduated high school in 2020. His bright smile and personality could light up any room. Bobby was always joking around. He enjoyed video games, playing football and basketball. Bobby swore he would beat you in Madden any day. His family meant everything to him.

Bobby is survived by his father, Bobby D. Gooch Sr.; mother, Karen Pruessner; step-mother, Elizabeth Morris; sisters, Ciara Mcneal, Nikki Gooch, and Leianna Gooch; brothers, Quiante Gooch, Derrice Gooch, and Izayyah Gooch; nieces Eileen Hernandez and Gloria Thomas; nephew Sir'Real Brooks; grandmother, many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Bobby's Celebration of Life will be held at the Wyandotte County Lake Beach House, Kansas City, KS, on June 1, 2021 from 3pm- 8pm. Please join us to Celebrate him on his birthday.