Coeburn, VA ~ Kester Doyle Gouge, 65, died Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at Bon Secour St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Gouge was a retired employee of Town of Coeburn.
He was preceded in death by his wife Shelby Gouge; his parents, Lawrence Edward and Ora Grace Dotson Gouge.
Survivors include a son, Doyle Gouge, Coeburn; two daughters, Markeda Teitsort, Decatur, IL and Danita Morris, Collinsville, AL; three brothers, Dalford Gouge, Michigan City, IN, Harold Gouge, Muncie, IN and Doug Gouge, Wise; 5 Grandchildren an several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Kester Doyle Gouge will be held Friday, November 19, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Crawford officiating.Burial will follow in the Gouge Cemetery in Coeburn.Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday after 6:00 P.M. and a song service at 7:00 P.M.