Urban Lee "Junior" Goss
June 7, 1930 ~ October 2, 2015
Urban Lee “Junior” Goss, 85, Mooresville, died peacefully at home October 2, 2015. Mr. Goss was born June 7, 1930, in Morgan County, to the late Urban Hayes and Beatrice Louise (Allee) Goss.
Junior graduated from Eminence High School in 1948 and proudly served in the United States Navy. A hard working man, he was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for 30 years, retiring in 1994. Following retirement, Junior enjoyed hauling grain for Jessup Farms for a number of years. He was an avid sports fan, often cheering on Tony Stewart and the Dodgers. Junior was also a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Plano, the Teamsters Local Union 135 and the Martinsville American Legion Post 230.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Stuart Goss and siblings, Donald Goss, Marlene Kinder, and Imogene Clade.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Lou (Sacks) Goss, to whom he was united in marriage December 23, 1953 ; children, Vaughn H. Goss (Jenny) of Mooresville, Rhonda Goss Huber of Mooresville, and Michelle Pappas (Tony) of Greenwood; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 6, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2015. Burial will be in Mannan Cemetery, Lewisville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan County Humane Society. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Martha, I am so sorry to hear of Junior’s passing. Sending my condolences, love and prayers for peace and comfort. I will always remember his humor and the way he would tease me when he came into the Post Office. He will be missed. Much love to you, Dear Martha.
Rhonda, Briana + Family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man, funny, charming and had a heart of gold. I know how much he loved his girls….keep that love with you in your hearts, he’ll always be right there with you. Love, Jeannie Bilodeau
Martha and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and I know you will all miss him.. Love, Kathy and Terry Miller..
My condolences in your loss Prayers that you all find peace in the many fond memories you will carry forever in your hearts. God bless you all.
So long ago, so many wonderful memories. Many years have past, you were a big part of my life. I will always remember you fondly and with much respect and admiration. Prayers for you all, and much love. Vicki Lynn
Junior,was always teasing and cutting up.He was a very love able person on a serious note.He will surely be missed by many I have a few good memories tucked away but I would just like to say Vaughn and family,Rhonda and family Linnie and family and Jeremiah Stuart and Zachariah Urban Goss and sweet Martha Goss, Heaven has gained a treasure and you all will always be watched over by your new angel.Rest in Peace Jr Goss much love to all of you. Tracey Williams and family
To all the Goss family, I send my condolences. I am sorry for your loss of a loving grandfather, husband and dad and I am keeping you all close to my heart in your time of sadness. Love all of you. Loving memories of a very caring, loving family man and he will be missed.
Vaughn, I never met your Parents, I was your Sunday school teacher at the Baptist Church. Then Kitty Kirtley, you might remember my Children, Heidi, Dwana, Star, Shannon Shayne and Henriella . My heart goes out to you and all your loved ones. We must keep in mind our loss is their gain. Thoughts and prayers are with you and all the loved ones.
Our thoughts and many prayers; going out to your family & friends…:family::bow:…