Terrence F. Gooding
February 19, 1974 ~ June 4, 2025
Born in:
Fairfax, Virginia
Resided in:
Fairfax, Virginia
Terrence Franklin Gooding, 51, of Fairfax, VA slipped away from this world on June 4, 2025 after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer. Terrence was the son of Thomas M. Gooding and Linda Myers Vitello and was born on February 19, 1974, in Fairfax, VA. He came home to Fairfax City and moved to Sterling, VA for his childhood and middle school years. He moved to Reston and went with his mother to live in Dublin CA in 1989. He completed a GED in 1992. He returned to Northern Virginia in 1996 to live with his father and pursue courses in welding at Northern Virginia Community College-Manassas Campus. He was formerly married to Yvonne Merryweather. Their daughter, Svehla Alexandra Gooding, was born in 1998 and son, Jakob Thomas Gooding, was born in 2001. He worked for various welding firms offering his talents in creating many beautiful pieces of art and functional items as he said, “made with heat and a hammer.” He was loved by many friends, especially his best friend Sara Rose who became his domestic life partner. He is survived by his children, his sister, Laura Schweitzer (Mark), mother (Linda), and several aunts, uncles, and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Capital Caring Health, Adler Center for Caring on the Van Meter Campus, 24419 Millstream Drive, Aldie, VA 20105. https://www.capitalcaring.org/
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Met Terry years ago when his mother and I worked together at the Schlesinger Center, where he had a solo exhibition of his work in the Center’s Gallery. He was a thoughtful, creative and very talented blacksmith who spoke through meticulously designed and executed metal works. RIP Terry. Condolences Linda and family.
Terry, I will hold your memory dear to my heart always. I am so proud of the man you grew into.
Terrance was a good friend to my daughter Morgan. He participated in every MS Walk in Manassas that we did to support Multiple Sclerosis. I enjoyed all those walks with him and his dog. He made us all laugh so much. Thank you for always being there for her. She was blessed to call you friend for so many years. Rest now dear Terrance. You were loved by so many.