Edwin "Ed"

A. Gossett

Edwin A. Gossett

January 12, 1935 – March 9, 2022

Edwin A. Gossett was born in Ruble, Missouri, January 12, 1935, to parents Buck and Bonnie Gossett and went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2022, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Missouri.

Edwin was united in marriage to Shirley Brooks in 1953. She preceded him in death. To this union two children were born, Debbie (Phil) Nichols of Fenton, Missouri, who survives, and Curt (Ginger) Gossett, both deceased. Four grandchildren, Lora Montroy, Mandie (Jason) DeGunia, Curtis (Tinisha) Gossett, and Lisa (Kenny) Boyer, and eight great-grandchildren. Ed had one brother, Steve (Sandy) Gossett. Steve is deceased. He had one sister, Shirley (Bob) Dean, both deceased. Ed had many brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, nephews and nieces.

In 2004, Ed met and married Ruth Emmel Jackson and inherited a second family who loved him very much. He leaves one daughter, Linda (Jeff) Clark, four grandchildren, Jessica (Ethan) Devenport, Julie Niswonger, Danielle Clark and Justin Clark. One great-granddaughter, Hadleigh, whom he called "The Little One." One sister-in-law, Margie (Don) Tripp, and many nieces and nephews.

Ed retired from General Motors in 1985 where he had served as General Manager. He enjoyed all sports, especially fishing and hunting.

Ed gave his life to Christ at an early age. At the time of his death he was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Piedmont, where he and Ruth attended faithfully until their health failed.

Ed loved spending time with his family, but what he valued most was that he was a member of the family of God. Ed and Ruth counted their blessings daily that God had brought them together to share their last years. He was a good man who lived his faith daily. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of his Home Going will be at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Missouri, on Sunday, March 13, 2022, 2 PM.  There will be a Visitation held on Sunday from 11 AM-2 PM. Pastor Richard Sanders to officiate. Internment at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ruble, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Jeff Clark, Korey King, Curtis Gossett, Randy Dean, Alan Chitwood, Jim Popst and Britton Montroy. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Gideon Bibles. Services in care of McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri.