Rev. Goss Goss

Rev. James "Jim" Edward Goss age 66, of Jefferson, NC died on Monday, December 26, 2011 at his home.  Rev. Goss was born on November 28, 1945 in Ashe County, to Lin and Sibbi Barker Goss. Rev. Goss was preceded in death by one brother, George Wayne Goss and one half brother, Robert Goss. Rev. Goss  was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.  He had a beautiful voice and loved to sing.  He loved to play ball when he was younger.  He  was a member of Lansing High School football team that had two undefeated seasons.  He built Goss Cable Vision.  He was also a jailer for Ashe County Sheriff's office for many years. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Steve Goss, Rev. Lonnie Jones & Rev. Joey McClure. Burial will follow in Dixon - Testerman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Goss is survived by: His wife: Anna Lee Testerman Goss 1 son: Chris Goss of Raleigh, NC 2 daughters: Angie Sexton and husband Eugene of Jefferson & Beverly Curley and husband Joseph of Boone 3 brothers: Dean Goss and wife Ann of Jefferson, Gene Goss of Jefferson & Rev. Steve Goss and wife Phyllis of Boone 1 sister: Carol Driver and husband Donald of Seattle, WA 2 granddaughters: Crystal Taylor Blevins and husband Mikey & Cassandra Kurley and husband Dustin 3 grandsons:  Kaleb Sexton, Corbin Winebarger & Austin Goss 2 great granddaughters: Danae Kurley & Kinzley Blevins  several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC  28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Rev. Goss's arrangements.