John R. Gould

November 30, 1956 - April 9, 2022

John R. Gould, of Gouldtown, passed away early Saturday morning April 9, 2022 after an extended illness in Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. He was 65 years old. Born in Bridgeton November 30,1956 to the late Abijah and Bertha (Hughes) Gould, and the husband of Louvica (Pierce) Gould. Johnny and Louvica lived in his childhood home where they raised their own family. Johnny was a self employed automotive mechanic and has previously worked at Lickenchucks Junk Yard, Henderson Diesel Repair, and Fairfield Motors until his health began to fail. He loved Hot Rods and built several cars in his lifetime; including a 57 Chevy Apache Truck, 68 Dodge Dart, a 72 Dodge Duster, 67 Chevelle, 68 El Camino, and his last build which he still has is a 1969 Camaro. Johnny loved helping people in need with car repairs. He was a member of the Garden State 50's Car Club and a big collector of Hot Wheels and Matchbox toy cars. He also loved motorcycles. Johnny enjoyed trips to Atco Raceway with his family and watching Street Outlaws. He loved his son John John and was very proud of his accomplishments and development as a young mechanic with small engine repair. He was a good provider for his family and he loved his nieces and nephews. Surviving him are his wife Louvica, his son John Jr., two sisters, Anna Gould and Pauline DeShields, and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Nathan Gould, and Abijah 'Butch" Gould, and two sisters, Barbara A. Loatman and Gladys Gould. A public viewing will be held on Thursday April 14, 2022 from 11:00 am til 1:00pm with private graveside services immediately following for family only in Fordville Memorial Park, Fairfield Twp.. In lieu of flowers, Johnny would love for those with Hot Rods to do a Burnout In His Memory.!!