of North Little Rock, AR
December 5, 1920 - August 19, 2009
Charles Robert Goss, 88, passed away on August 19, 2009.Robert was born December 5, 1920 in North Little Rock, AR to Oscar and Edna Goss. After graduating from North Little Rock High School, he joined the Army Air Corps. He was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in England and France. After returning from the service, he married Nettie Jane Burns on October 21, 1947 and they began their sixty-one year adventure together. Robert worked for Sears Roebuck for ten years and then Top Value Stamps for twenty years until he retired. Believing he was too young for retirement, he then worked for the North Little Rock Housing Authority for eight years.
Robert was a lifelong member of Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church. He joined the Gardner Choir at age 13 and continued to sing with great joy until he retired from the choir earlier this year. In June, the church honored Robert by holding a special service and naming their choir room after him.
Robert was also an active member of North Little Rock Kiwanis for 37 years and in 1999 was named Kiwanis Man of the Year.
Throughout his life, his greatest joys were his family, his church and his beloved Razorbacks and Cardinals. Although not particularly athletic himself, he loved sports of all kinds and supported athletic programs throughout his life. He managed and coached his son's Little League baseball team, the church fastball pitch softball team and later in life, the women's softball team at church. Until his last few months, there was not a crossword puzzle he could not conquer.
He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, Donald and Eugene, and is survived by his wife Nettie Jane; his brother, Harold and wife Karla of Hot Springs; two children, son, Chuck Goss and wife, Sally of Little Rock and daughter, Janet Mitchell and husband, Robert of Plano, TX; three grandchildren, Lindsay Mitchell, Kevin Brockmeier, Jeff Brockmeier and wife, Jennifer and great-grandson, Jacob Brockmeier. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church, 18th & Schaer Street in North Little Rock, preceded by a private family burial.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gardner Memorial United Methodist Church.
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33 Condolence(s)
Rip& Melba Munnerlyn
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
He will be missed by many people and I already miss him at the Hays Center and it was inspiration to see him walking on the track. God Bless all the Family.
Larry and Delores Casey
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
My deppest Condolences to the Family. Mr Goss Was a great and very kind man. He will be dearly missed
From the Garner & Casey Family
Mary Andrews
Monday, August 24, 2009
Charles, Net and Janet,
I just now learned of Robert's passing....I'm so very sorry. So many memories come flooding back! We will all miss him. Praying the memories will bring a smile to your heart.
Love to you all,
Mary
Van Stakemiller
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Dear Nettie Jane, Chuck, Janet and Family,
There are certain hymns that when I hear them, I think of Robert.. That will never leave me, and I will always here his voice.
I started going to Gardner when I was in the first grade, and I remember him in the choir at a young age.
I am so sorry for your loss, and am glad that I have known you most of my life.
Fondly,
Van Stakemiller
Marlane Stakemiller
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Dear Nettie Jane, Janet, Chuck ,and family,
It is Sunday and I just heard the announcement of Robert's passing at our church service today. I am so sorry I missed the visitation and the service.
My fond memories are of Robert leading us in singing at Gardner on Wednesday nights. He always loved the potlucks and loved singing out of the old hymnals!! Everyone appreciated his leadership in the church and his love and faithfulness of the church.
Net, Chuck and Janet, I love you all and appreciate you, and your family ,past and present!
Grace and Peace be with you, and all the Goss family.
Marlane Stakemiller
Terrie Wooldridge Lewis
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Janet, and family, I am so sorry about your loss. You are all in my prayers.
George and Sue Tanner
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Dear Nettie Jane and families:
. Please know that you are in our prayers this day and in the future. We have loved you and Robert at Gardner and through the years in Methodist gatherings. He will bemissed by all who knew him.
Our love and sympathy. Sue and George
Charles & Marie George
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Dear Nettie Jane, Chuck & Janet, sorry we could not be with you today - but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Charles & I have lots of good memories from our days at Gardner Memorial. Nettie Jane you and Robert set a good example for us and a lot of the youth in the church. We send our love to all of you.
Marie
Wayne Ward
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Hello Harold and the rest of the Family, I am sadden and rejoice with you in that another of Christs family has gone home to be with out Lord. Harold, I to have become the patriarch of our personal earthy familys. We all were in school together and neighborhood friends. I remember Gene although he was more my sisters age. Your parents rased a fine and good children.We are proud to have known you all. Love, through Jesus the Christ. The Lord of our Life, Wayne
Jim & Pat Munns
Friday, August 21, 2009
Jim says that Nettie Jane used to hold him on her knees while Mary Munns did choir practice at Gardner. What precious memories....long they linger. If the family can contact Jim, he would love it....at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church 661-1129 or on his cell phone...765-1135 Precious family. Precious memories.
ken fisher
Friday, August 21, 2009
Mr.Goss was a great man and was always willing
to help with any community projuct.
Vicki Fleming
Friday, August 21, 2009
Goss Family,
I was very sad to see that Mr. Goss has passed away. I remembered seeing him around town or his name in the paper or see him when the family lived on Scenic Hill and always remembered how kind he was and seeing him made me remember early years when my family attended Gardner. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Vicki Fleming (daughter of Clovis & Mildred Fleming)
Kay Goss
Friday, August 21, 2009
Sweet Robert, rest in peace, you have given us many blessings and memories, as well as a wonderful legacy of love, fun, faith, family, and fellowship. You will live forever in our hearts and minds. Love to Net, Janet and family, Chuck and family, as well as the whole Goss family. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Susan, Elaine, Alec, and Jim are on their way for tomorrow's services and I am very sad not to be able to join them and you. Love, Kay
Carolyn Chalfant Pugh
Friday, August 21, 2009
Nettie Jane and family - Robert was a dear memory from my childhood. I loved his voice and was amazed by that red hair.
I know he will be missed by all who knew him. I remember what a beautiful song he sang at mother's funeral. Please accept Allan and my symphathy. We love you both.
Carolyn and Allan
arline and larry
Friday, August 21, 2009
YOur in our prayers.
arline and larry.
Alice Rozzell
Friday, August 21, 2009
I think of you often. I just wanted you to know that my love and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. Alice
Marvin
Friday, August 21, 2009
Nettie & family,
I know your loss. Charles was a good friend for all those years in Kiwanis. When he said that he could no longer attend, I knew our days with him were short. Be comforted by the fact that he was a genuine person and greatly respected. No doubt he is is the great choir in Heaven today. God bless you all.
Marvin
Dr H F "Bunny" Brown III
Friday, August 21, 2009
Dear Goss Family,
June and I would like to extend our most sincere sympathy to all of you. I will sorely miss Robert and will especially miss him sharing photos of his grandaughter Lindsey. She was the apple of his eye. May GOD watch over all of you and may Robert now Rest in Eternal Peace.
Dr. H. F. "Bunny" Brown, III
Jimmy Goss
Friday, August 21, 2009
Nettie Jane, Chuck and Janet,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. What a blessing it was to have the reunion for Robert (and Net) at the church recently and I am so happy I was able to attend. He will be dearly missed by so many. The relationship of the Goss clan(s) and Gardner go back to the start of the Church and Robert (and Net) have been major contributors to that success.
So many precious memories. Love to All........JIM (and Nora Ann)
K. David Mckelvey Sr.
Friday, August 21, 2009
He was a very special man witha very special family.I used to love to hear him sing at Gardner Methodist.My love and prayers go to all of you.
David
Vicki Norman
Friday, August 21, 2009
Chuck and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. In friendship,
Karen George Forrester
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Some of my fondest memories of growing up included his family and his church. He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Leonard & Rhonda Higgins
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Nettie & Family: We just received the news of Robert's death. We have lost a great man. Rhonda and I want you to know that we hold you in our prayers. Please know that we will also continue to pray for your recovery and good health.
CH (LTC) LEONARD and RHONDA HIGGINS
Gary & Jutta Aaron
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Chuck and Sally, we grieve for your loss and you're in our prayers. Gary & Jutta
Betty & Bob Atkins
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Chuck, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our prayers are
with you and your family. May God bless each of you.
Betty & Bob
Beverly Brooks
Thursday, August 20, 2009
I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Goss, but I can tell from the obituary and the comments from friends and family that he was an admirable man. I also know this from my friendship with Chuck and Sally. It takes a good, solid man to raise a fine son like you, Chuck. I know you will miss your father terribly, but can be proud of the legacy he gave you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Franklin & Ernie Chalfant
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Robert and Net have been our dear friends for many, many years.
Robert also loved to sing and was always willing to sing a solo any time he was asked. He was really a great Man . He will surely be missed by everyone.
Michelle Rizzuti
Thursday, August 20, 2009
To The Wonderful Goss Family,
My heart is aching as I write this. As you know, I have always felt like an extended part of your family. My extended family may be smaller in number, but not so in the love and fulfillment I have felt from all of you. Robert was a wonderful, kind, gentleman and I will always cherish the thought of him singing at my wedding. What a strong voice from such a quiet man.
I am so glad that I was able to know him as well as I have over the years. My life has truly been touched by knowing and loving him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I only wish I was close enough to be there with you.
Kathy Rodney & Thomas Larch
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Nettie & Chuck,
Robert will be truly missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love the Larch Family
James & Shirley Jackson
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Nettie & Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sally Goss
Thursday, August 20, 2009
His "favorite daughter-in-law" will miss him more than words can say.
Ross & Kay Schultz
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Nettie Jane, Charles and Janet, our prayers are with you, Robert was such a great person and made a huge impact in our lives. We will miss him.
Audrey & Jim Stanley
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Dear Precious Family --
We are filled with tears and saddness upon learning of the death of Mr. Goss. He was a sterling gentleman; All who crossed paths with him, consider themselves 'blessed'. Surely Charles Robert is in Heven with brother Gene (who we also loved) and the twosome are having a swell visit again. We extend to you - his family - our sympathies. If there is any assistance we can provide, please know we are only a telephone call away. Charles Robert Goss was simply another way of saying: 'A GOOD MAN'. God Bless you all...