WILBERT GOUGIS JR.

Wilbert Gougis, Jr., age 69, was called by Jesus Christ to relocate to his eternal heavenly home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA. Wilbert was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, and he attended Nicholls State University. He was formerly employed with West Jefferson Medical Center, providing service and assistance that promoted the wellbeing of others. Wilbert also worked for Capital Valve, prior to retiring. He was a faithful member of Good Hope Baptist Church, where he was a member of the choir. Beloved son of Theresa Gougis and the late Wilbert Gougis, Sr. Loving brother of Cathy Gougis, Vanessa Gougis (Terence) Cooper of Houston, TX, Karen Gougis, and Shawn Gougis. Loving uncle of Terence and Deion (Letecia) Cooper, LaTasha (Charles) Monet, Shawnai Gougis, and Zyrin Gougis. Nephew of Joseph Simmons, Vera Gougisha, Audrey Jackson, Shelia (Willie) Lewis, Rosalie Simmons, Ina Claire Simmons, Geraldine Gougisha, and the late Junior Gougisha, Amos Jackson, Leroy (Maudesta) Gougisha, Stella Gougis (Burnett) Coleman, Daisy Gougis (Joseph) Riggins, Charlie Gougisha, Alex (Bernice) Gourgis, Freddie (Juanita) Gougis, Robert Gougis, Ernest, Eugene, Robert, Ronald, and Gladys Simmons. Wilbert is also survived by a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Good Hope Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Good Hope Baptist Church, 2028 Weyer Street, Gretna, LA on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00a.m. Pastor Eddie Cross, III, host pastor; Rev. Benjamin Wright, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Westlawn Cemetery, Gretna, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.