Gossage, Larry "Goose" Eugene Jr., 50, of Brandon, FL. passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born in Tampa, FL. and graduated with the class of 1987 from Brandon High School. He then proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991. After his service to our country he was not yet done dedicating himself to serve so he joined the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office where he has proudly been serving the Hillsborough communities for over 21 years. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, cooking, going to Disney, and was known as an animal lover. He loved the comradery he shared by being a long time member of the Defenders Motorcycle club. Larry loved laughing, playing jokes on others, but most importantly his family came first.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Heather; children, Brittany Boak, Buddy Boak, Jordan Gossage, Trevor Gossage and daughter in-law, Leanne; granddaughter, Hailee; parents, Jennie and Larry Sr.; sister, Donna Lisa McTavish and her husband Craig; mother-in-law, Gloria Carlson; brother-in-laws, Ben Carslon and his wife Victoria, John Carlson and his wife Angie, Michael Carlson and his wife Crystal; nieces and nephews, Sumer, Ben, Bradley, Jessie, Connor and Courtney; great niece, Emma; as well as many other loving extended family, friends, and co-workers.
A Funeral Service will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Idlewild Baptist Church located at 18333 Exciting Idlewild Blvd, Lutz, FL 33548. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Military honors will take place at Florida National Cemetery directly following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s honor can be made to the Lynn Sowers Foundation.
v.1.1.3