James Edward Gourley died Thursday December 25, 2025. Born on April 14, 1948 to Agnes Conner Gourley and Clyde Gourley.

Jim was a graduate of Clarion-Limestone High School and Kent State University. He lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, artistic talent, love of nature, hunting and farming, and approached all with a sense of humor and a good story.

Survived by wife, Suellen Lawrence Gourley, children Timothy and Anna Gourley of State College, Pa., Braun and Holly Gourley of Clarion, PA, and Gretchen and Randy Hayes of Arlington, VA. Also 7 grandchildren, Ella and Brice Gourley of State College, Mason and Lila Gourley of Clarion and Reagan, Sloan and Lulu Hayes of Arlington, VA.

Also 2 sisters; Madeline and James Ambrose of North East, PA, Linda and Jim Jarrett of New Castle and a sister in law, Ruth Gourley of Clarion.

In laws: Bob and Jan Lawrence of Mercer, Bill and Lori Lawrence of Meadville, Theo and Sharon Lawrence of Millsboro, DE , Ann and John Brooks of Clarion and John and Sherri Lawrence of Clarion. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Gourley and a sister, Patricia Boyles and his brother-in-law Paul Boyles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday December 30, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church: 715 Main St. Clarion, PA 16214 with Rev. Jason Feigh serving as celebrant.

Friends and family may send online condolences, order flowers and memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.

Jim's legacy lives on in all the lives he touched & influenced, and the family asks in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clarion Cancer Center or the Clarion Sunshine Project: PO Box 303 Clarion, PA 16214.