Billy Ray Gootee Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Billy Ray Gootee of Henderson, Kentucky, born in Central City, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on July 24, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billy Ray Gootee to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Gootee and Aletha Miller Gootee; his siblings, Beatrice Queen and Glenn Sandleben; and his sister-in-law Sylvia Slaughter.
He is survived by: his wife Saundra; his children, Billy R. Gootee, Jr., Eric V. Gootee, Michael Keith Furlong (Suzetta) and Jennifer Furlong Reinhardt (Timmy); his grandchildren, Andrew Furlong (Kelli Martin), Nina Chavez (Joey), Michelle Furlong (Christina), Nicholas Furlong, Alicia Gootee, Alex Furlong, Nathaniel Gootee and Buddy Gootee; his great grandchild Haley Furlong; his grandchildren, Michael, Liam, Alexandria Chavez, Mason Ingram and Charlee Holloman; his in-laws, Clinton Slaughter, Jr., Caroline Slaughter, Barbara Thomason, Robert Slaughter (Linda), J. B. Slaughter, Mary-Sue Slaughter, Sammy Slaughter (Lisa) and Elaine Sandleben; and his caregivers, Gabriel and Debbie Sorensen. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family members.
The family invites those who wish to express sympathy to make memorial contributions to the Lucy Smith King Care Center – St. Anthony's Hospice in Henderson.
