Obituary of Marlin Lee Gossett
~~ Marlin Lee Gossett, Sr., age 67, of Dunlap, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith and a coal miner for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Fred Gossett; mother, Frances Ellen Thurman Gossett; brother, Thomas Greer “Pig” Gossett; grandson, James David Vance Gossett.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Martha Shoulders Gossett; two daughters, Frances (Billy) Wortham, of Manchester, TN and Nancy Gossett (Charlie), of Dunlap, TN; Marlin Gossett Jr. (Pam Martin), of Dunlap, TN; two granddaughters, Shelby (Charlie) Black, of McMinnville, TN and JoJo Gossett, of Dunlap, TN; three grandsons, Marlin III, Judd, and Zander Gossett, all of Dunlap; great-grandson, Conner Black; two brothers, Charles and Lonas Gossett, Pikeville, TN; three sisters, Mary Boring, Ruby Rhea, and Glenda Miller, all of Pikeville, TN; several nieces and nephews; a special thank you to Bro. Brian Kearns from Ewtonville Baptist Church for his council during this time.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap. No services or visitation.
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