Graveside services for Minister Neil Gilbert Goss, 83,will be Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Reverend Scott Jordan will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the chapel of Radney Funeral Home.
Brother Goss passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born on Nov. 19, 1932, in Talladega, Alabama to William C. Goss and Mae Etta Kelly Goss. Brother Goss devoted his life to the work of the United Methodist Church (North Alabama Conference). He served as a chaplin for the Birmingham, Jefferson County area. Brother Goss was a devoted husband. He enjoyed talking to people, visiting the sick, gardening, and the outdoors. Brother Goss was a lifetime member of the Montgomery Zoo and was an Auburn fan.
He is survived by his sons, William Virgil Goss (Patricia) and Timothy Randall Goss; daughter, Salina Kay Sparks; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Knight.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, Lois Geneva Goss, and parents.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at radneyfuneralhome.comand cards of condolence can be sent to P.O. Box 576, Cherokee, AL 35616.
Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
