Anthony Jacob Gokey

Anthony Jacob "AJ" Gokey, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky and formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky, passed away from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

He was born on May 9, 1997 in Glendale, Arizona to Lena Gokey. AJ attended St. Joseph Catholic School for grade school and graduated from Bowling Green High School, where he was a member of choir and played varsity football, contributing to two state championships. He attended Western Kentucky University for a short time before meeting his wife, Madeline, and moving to Louisville, where they were married and were raising their two sons.

AJ was a remarkable father, provider, and protector. His sons were his pride and joy, and he was deeply loved by his family and friends. He was known for his unwavering opinions and constant desire for knowledge and answers. He was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and spent many summers in northern Michigan, where he enjoyed fishing with his grandfather and always planned to spend his final years.

AJ is survived by his loving wife, Madeline Claire Miller (Gokey), sons Charles Gary Gokey and Benjamin Allen Gokey, mother Lena Marie Gokey-Almendarez, step-father Dorian Almendarez, and father James "Jim" Smith.

He is survived by his siblings Anna Catherine Smith, Zachary Smith, Heather Shields (Evan), Justin Smith, and Zachary Almendarez (Katlynn), mother-in-law Christy Miller, father-in-law Frank Miller, Jr. (Rae Williams), sister-in-law Elizabeth Miller, and brother-in-law Colson Miller.

He is also survived by his grandparents Gary Allen Gokey (Elaine), Elaine A. Gokey, Dora and John Piskor, Molly Schnieder, uncles Chris Gokey, Gary "Sonny" Gokey, Rene Almendarez (Jennifer), and Chris Almendarez, nephews Gavin, Jed, Arlowe, Shepherd, niece Ellie Grace, many cousins, and his biological father Anthony Schnieder.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 12:00pm/Noon with visitation from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm and a Rosary at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (4754 Smallhouse Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42104).

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions East Chapel (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).

His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 12:00pm/Noon with visitation from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at Chapel In The Woods (1407 Moser Road Louisville, KY 40299).

AJ's ashes will be buried at Bliss Cemetery in Bliss, Michigan at a later date.

Contributions in AJ's memory may be made to the Trust Fund for his sons, Charlie and Benjamin Gokey, at The South Central Bank (1757 Campbell Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104).

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