Mr. Gossett was born July 4, 1937 in Cedartown, GA to the late Claude Gossett and Willie Pearl Allen Gossett. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. Ralph was a faithful member of Independent Church of Worship and retired from LaGrange Moulding. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his two sisters, Ruth Gossett and Lois Gossett.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Billie Burnette Gossett; sons, David (Eliana) Gossett and Burnette (Christy) Gossett; grandchildren, Bryana Gregory, Paetyn Gregory, Matthew Gossett, Victoria Gossett, Angel Gossett, Kylee Gossett, Zach Gossett, and Wesley Gossett; four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The Gathering of family and friends will be 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. The Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00am Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary with Pastor Jerry Scarborough officiating. Burial will be at 3:30pm in Cedartown Cemetery, Polk County, GA.
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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636