CARL RAY GOBER, JR.

July 10, 2020

Carl Ray Gober, Jr. passed in peace with his family by his side July 10, 2020 at the age of 88. Dear friend, loving husband to Jerry Martin Gober and father to Laurie Rudin, Carl Ray Gober III (Bud), Anne Hicks, grandchildren Kadie Rudin and Isabella Hicks. He attended Ensley High School and Birmingham-Southern College where he played basketball. He owned and successfully operated Electrical Service Company from 1974 to 2015 and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Carl Ray loved University of Alabama sports and enjoyed a good game of poker with his close friends. He and Jerry celebrated their 68th anniversary in April. He was devoted to his family with whom he traveled on numerous trips overseas. He was often heard to say to anyone within earshot about Jerry, “She’s the best thing that ever happened to me.” He would often end a conversation saying, “Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with.” He will be dearly missed. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hueytown, which will host his visitation from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM and a celebration of life at 1:00 PM, Monday, July 13, 2020. Church location: 110 Sunset Drive, Hueytown, AL. 35023.