Roy David "Pappy" Gouge

Roy David "Pappy" Gouge, 78, of Weatherford, Texas passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, after a courageous battle with dementia. Known for his lively spirit, dedication to family, and love of the rodeo life. Pappy leaves behind a legacy rooted in hard work, perseverance, and a deep passion for the Western way of life.

Born on May 29th, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas, David was a beloved son of Lewis and Vonia Gouge. From a young age, he found joy in rodeo competition, a love that would define much of his life. For 17 years he rode bulls, and he competed in calf roping and team roping his whole life.

David was a graduate of Weatherford High School in 1966. He married Frances Brannan on July 12th, 1968, they were married for 57 years. David raised two children, John Wesley Gouge, and Angela Elizabeth Gouge, in Weatherford, Texas.

David was employed by General Motors and retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church, a member of Weatherford Jaycees, Coach of the Weatherford Jaycees Boxing Team, and was a Golden Glove Boxing Champion. He was a member of PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association), OTRA (Old Timers Rodeo Association), U.S. Team Roping Association, STRA (Seniors Team Roping Association), and the CRA (Central Rodeo Association).

David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce and Irene Gouge; parents, Lewis and Vonia Gouge; brother, Richard Gouge; and granddaughter, Kodie Leigh Gouge.

David is survived by his beautiful wife, Frances Brannan Gouge of Weatherford; children, John Wesley Gouge of Springtown, and Angela Elizabeth Gouge of Weatherford; brothers, Loyd and wife, Sue Gouge of Weatherford, Waymon and wife, Tommie Jean Gouge of Dublin, and Tim and Kay Gouge of Weatherford; grandchildren, Colton and wife, Cierra Harris of Weatherford, Kagen and husband, Devin Williams of Huckabay, and Kyler Brannan Gouge of Springtown; great-grandson, Collyn Shane Harris of Weatherford; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford Texas, on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be held at Greenwood Baptist Church, 1504 Greenwood Cut-off Road in Weatherford Texas on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Following the service a graveside burial will be held at City Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford.