Howard Ray Gosa Sr.

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Friday, July 9, 2021
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Funeral Service
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Friday, July 9, 2021
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364

Howard Ray Gosa Sr.

of Olive Brance, MS

February 10, 1946 - July 4, 2021

Howard Ray Gosa Sr. was born February 10, 1946 and passed away at his home on Sunday morning, July 4, 2021 in Olive Branch, Mississippi. He leaves his wife of 56 years Sharon Chastain Gosa. They raised four children, son Howard R. Gosa ''Scott'' (Tammy) of Olive Branch, Mississippi and three daughters, Cindy Gosa Pitts (Jerry) of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Shelley Gosa of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Kimberly Gosa Coats (Kevin) of Olive Branch, Mississippi. He leaves nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Howard also leaves his sister Violet Haney of West Memphis, Arkansas.

Howard worked 22 years for Penske Trucking and T and B for 23 years. Howard was a long-distance commercial truck driver for 47 years until his retirement due to health reasons in at age 70 in 2016. He loved to fish and spending time with his family, cookouts and other family gatherings with his grandchildren and friends.

Mr. Gosa is preceded in death by his parents Eldridge Gosa and Nellie Gosa, two sisters, Shirley Fogarty and Vernon Ward both of Hardy, Arkansas as well as one brother, Eldridge Gosa ''Buddy'' of Olive Branch, Mississippi.

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15 Condolence(s)
Tara Smith
Harrisburg, AR
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

My condolences to all the family love you all very much r i p

Lydia Jarman Bain
Nashville, TN
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Sunday, July 25, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Thomas&shirley Bryan
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Saturday, July 10, 2021

So sorry for your lost. Your family are in our prayers. Love you much❤️

Myra Beard
Vicksburg, MS
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Thursday, July 8, 2021

I am so sorrygor your loss. I will always remember Mr. Gosa's smile and laugh. I know where Shelley gets her sense of humor. I will not be able to come because of a doctor's appointment tomorrow. My prayers are with you all.

Jim Teague
Deltona, FL
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Sharon and family, I am deeply saddened by Howard's passing. We became friends in little league baseball. He was a great competitor and a class individual. I Pray that God will comfort you and the family as only He can through the difficult days ahead. love you,

JILL M JORDAN
HARRISBURG, AR
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

May God comfort all of you on this terrible time. I will pray for you and remember Howard as one of my favorite people. Bless the whole family Lord. Even though I havent seen him in awhile I still miss him like it was today.

Kay Aycock Taylor
Byhalia, MS
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

He will be missed...

Marie McKay
Marion, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Deepest sympathy to Sharon, Cindy, Scottie, Shellie and Kim and their families. Howard will be missed by so many people who loved him. He was such a good man. May God ease your heart with all the wonderful memories y'all have of him.

Eddie Garrett
West Memphis, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Sorry to here about Howard . We played Little League baseball against each other. Howard was always the best.

Joy Derrick Hall
Land O Lakes, FL
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Dear Sharon, I miss hearing about all your family from Sallie, she kept us updated, God rest her soul. My prayers go out for you and yours for comfort in the loss of your loved one (my cousin). Joy

Roger Atkins
Bauxite, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Violet, I am sorry for the loss of your brother.

Mary (Doyle) Webber
Marion, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Shelley and family, thoughts and prayers for all of you, during your time of loss. May God embrace you in His peace and comfort.

Melissa Gandy Hight
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

I remember Mr. Gosa through his sister, Shirley.
Shirley worked for my Dad and Mom at their cafe. My prayers go out to your family.

Melissa Gandy

Charles Ford
Cherokee Village, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Dear Sharon,Cindy,Scott y,Shelly&Kimberly
My heart is broken too.I pray The Lord's comfort be with you all to ease the pain over the loss of Howard to your family but the joy of the Lord's gain.Hope to pay my respect one more time to the friend I've know longest in this old world.
Love you all so much,
Charlie

Pamela Burns
West Memphis, AR
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I remember band days and school events. Shelley I'm praying for comfort for you and your family.