Mr. Eugene "Gene" Goss

Eugene Goss better known as Gene age 75 of Jefferson died Friday, January 31, 2014 at his home. Mr. Goss was born on June 27, 1938 to the late Leonard and Sibbi Barker Goss. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, George Wayne Goss, Garrold Goss, Rev. James "Jim" Goss and one half brother, Robert Goss. Gene was a past member of the Ashe Masonic Lodge and the Ashe Shrine Club. He was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Gene served in the U.S. Army and served as the Sheriff for Ashe County from 1982-1990.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 10:00 am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Steve Goss. Burial will follow in the Howell Hill Cemetery with Military Rites.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 pm Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Goss is survived by, three sons: Mark Goss of Lexington, Greg Goss of NY and Scott Goss and wife Jennifer of Lansing, two brothers, Dean Goss and wife Ann of Jefferson and Rev. Steve Goss and wife Phyllis of Boone, one sister, Carol Driver and husband Donald of Washington State, one sister in-law, Anna Lee Goss of Jefferson, one grandson, Jonathan Goss and wife Brittany, two great-grandchildren, Emma and Easton Goss, two step great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Grayson Joyal. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: The Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Oasis Shrine Temple, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Goss' arrangements.

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