GOSS, Joseph Atwell
Joseph Atwell Goss, retired Lt. Col. Marine Corps, retired teacher and coach, accomplished traveler and beloved family man, left this earthly plane on October 11, 2015. Dad was born May 26, 1924 in Van Zandt County to Alma Cole and Walter Goss and was preceded in death by his wife, Vera and second oldest son, Dennis. Dad is survived by sons Joe, Tony, Jeff and wife Sharon, Thomas (TAG) and wife Angela, Brenda (widow of Dennis), grandchildren, Joe and wife Carla, Matthew and wife Stacia, Christopher and wife Claudia, Anthony, Zack, Jake, Justin and wife Courtney, Jason and wife Sarah, Jonathon, Amy, Thomas, Stephanie and husband Jacob, Trey, Ryder and Chance and great-grandchildren, Kalen, Josh, Jolie, Duggan, Emmy, Isabella, Jaeden, MaKaela, Katie and Elijah. Who all love him and will miss him dearly.
After graduating from Van High School, where Dad was a member of the 1942 state championship team, he earned a basketball scholarship to The University of Texas. The UT basketball teams he played on went to the "Final Four" twice. Dad enlisted in the Marine Corps to serve his country and it was there that he met and married the love of his life, Veronica Dercole. Dad returned to UT after the war and graduated in 1948. Dad returned to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Together, they raised five sons as he continued to rise in the ranks. After serving 27 years in the Marine Corps, they decided to retire to Austin . Dad wanted his sons to be able to attend the University of Texas. He remained a loyal longhorn fan. After retiring from the Marines, he was a beloved coach at Fulmore Middle School in Austin, Texas for 17 years where he touched many lives in his years as a Coach and made an amazing, life-long impact on many kids. An inspiration, hero, role model and an unforgettable man are just a few of the many words his former students used to describe him.
Retiring did not slow Dad and Mom down. They traveled extensively and made friends all over the world. As their extended family began to grow they traveled less, entertaining and enjoying their grandchildren and then later their great grandchildren. He carried on family traditions, hosting Christmas and Thanksgiving. Dad enjoyed hosting Thursday lunch at his favorite restaurant the Bamboo Garden. Dad also enjoyed his daily visits to Shipley's donuts on Brodie Lane where he was sort of a celebrity. Engaged in family and life to the very end, he never forgot anyone's birthday or anniversary. Dad was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. As we move forward and celebrate his memory, may we remember that he shared so many words of wisdom, but most poignant for this situation would be "all good things must come to an end".
Service with full military honors for Dad and Mom will be conducted at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio at a later date and posted on the Coach Goss facebook page.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2015
Joseph Atwell Goss, retired Lt. Col. Marine Corps, retired teacher and coach, accomplished traveler and beloved family man, left this earthly plane on October 11, 2015. Dad was born May 26, 1924 in Van Zandt County to Alma Cole and Walter Goss and was preceded in death by his wife, Vera and second oldest son, Dennis. Dad is survived by sons Joe, Tony, Jeff and wife Sharon, Thomas (TAG) and wife Angela, Brenda (widow of Dennis), grandchildren, Joe and wife Carla, Matthew and wife Stacia, Christopher and wife Claudia, Anthony, Zack, Jake, Justin and wife Courtney, Jason and wife Sarah, Jonathon, Amy, Thomas, Stephanie and husband Jacob, Trey, Ryder and Chance and great-grandchildren, Kalen, Josh, Jolie, Duggan, Emmy, Isabella, Jaeden, MaKaela, Katie and Elijah. Who all love him and will miss him dearly.
After graduating from Van High School, where Dad was a member of the 1942 state championship team, he earned a basketball scholarship to The University of Texas. The UT basketball teams he played on went to the "Final Four" twice. Dad enlisted in the Marine Corps to serve his country and it was there that he met and married the love of his life, Veronica Dercole. Dad returned to UT after the war and graduated in 1948. Dad returned to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Together, they raised five sons as he continued to rise in the ranks. After serving 27 years in the Marine Corps, they decided to retire to Austin . Dad wanted his sons to be able to attend the University of Texas. He remained a loyal longhorn fan. After retiring from the Marines, he was a beloved coach at Fulmore Middle School in Austin, Texas for 17 years where he touched many lives in his years as a Coach and made an amazing, life-long impact on many kids. An inspiration, hero, role model and an unforgettable man are just a few of the many words his former students used to describe him.
Retiring did not slow Dad and Mom down. They traveled extensively and made friends all over the world. As their extended family began to grow they traveled less, entertaining and enjoying their grandchildren and then later their great grandchildren. He carried on family traditions, hosting Christmas and Thanksgiving. Dad enjoyed hosting Thursday lunch at his favorite restaurant the Bamboo Garden. Dad also enjoyed his daily visits to Shipley's donuts on Brodie Lane where he was sort of a celebrity. Engaged in family and life to the very end, he never forgot anyone's birthday or anniversary. Dad was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. As we move forward and celebrate his memory, may we remember that he shared so many words of wisdom, but most poignant for this situation would be "all good things must come to an end".
Service with full military honors for Dad and Mom will be conducted at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio at a later date and posted on the Coach Goss facebook page.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2015
GOSS, Joseph Atwell
Joseph Atwell Goss, retired Lt. Col. Marine Corps, retired teacher and coach, accomplished traveler and beloved family man, left this earthly plane on October 11, 2015. Dad was born May 26, 1924 in Van Zandt County to Alma Cole and Walter Goss and was preceded in death by his wife, Vera and second oldest son, Dennis. Dad is survived by sons Joe, Tony, Jeff and wife Sharon, Thomas (TAG) and wife Angela, Brenda (widow of Dennis), grandchildren, Joe and wife Carla, Matthew and wife Stacia, Christopher and wife Claudia, Anthony, Zack, Jake, Justin and wife Courtney, Jason and wife Sarah, Jonathon, Amy, Thomas, Stephanie and husband Jacob, Trey, Ryder and Chance and great-grandchildren, Kalen, Josh, Jolie, Duggan, Emmy, Isabella, Jaeden, MaKaela, Katie and Elijah. Who all love him and will miss him dearly.
After graduating from Van High School, where Dad was a member of the 1942 state championship team, he earned a basketball scholarship to The University of Texas. The UT basketball teams he played on went to the "Final Four" twice. Dad enlisted in the Marine Corps to serve his country and it was there that he met and married the love of his life, Veronica Dercole. Dad returned to UT after the war and graduated in 1948. Dad returned to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Together, they raised five sons as he continued to rise in the ranks. After serving 27 years in the Marine Corps, they decided to retire to Austin . Dad wanted his sons to be able to attend the University of Texas. He remained a loyal longhorn fan. After retiring from the Marines, he was a beloved coach at Fulmore Middle School in Austin, Texas for 17 years where he touched many lives in his years as a Coach and made an amazing, life-long impact on many kids. An inspiration, hero, role model and an unforgettable man are just a few of the many words his former students used to describe him.
Retiring did not slow Dad and Mom down. They traveled extensively and made friends all over the world. As their extended family began to grow they traveled less, entertaining and enjoying their grandchildren and then later their great grandchildren. He carried on family traditions, hosting Christmas and Thanksgiving. Dad enjoyed hosting Thursday lunch at his favorite restaurant the Bamboo Garden. Dad also enjoyed his daily visits to Shipley's donuts on Brodie Lane where he was sort of a celebrity. Engaged in family and life to the very end, he never forgot anyone's birthday or anniversary. Dad was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. As we move forward and celebrate his memory, may we remember that he shared so many words of wisdom, but most poignant for this situation would be "all good things must come to an end".
Service with full military honors for Dad and Mom will be conducted at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio at a later date and posted on the Coach Goss facebook page.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2015
Joseph Atwell Goss, retired Lt. Col. Marine Corps, retired teacher and coach, accomplished traveler and beloved family man, left this earthly plane on October 11, 2015. Dad was born May 26, 1924 in Van Zandt County to Alma Cole and Walter Goss and was preceded in death by his wife, Vera and second oldest son, Dennis. Dad is survived by sons Joe, Tony, Jeff and wife Sharon, Thomas (TAG) and wife Angela, Brenda (widow of Dennis), grandchildren, Joe and wife Carla, Matthew and wife Stacia, Christopher and wife Claudia, Anthony, Zack, Jake, Justin and wife Courtney, Jason and wife Sarah, Jonathon, Amy, Thomas, Stephanie and husband Jacob, Trey, Ryder and Chance and great-grandchildren, Kalen, Josh, Jolie, Duggan, Emmy, Isabella, Jaeden, MaKaela, Katie and Elijah. Who all love him and will miss him dearly.
After graduating from Van High School, where Dad was a member of the 1942 state championship team, he earned a basketball scholarship to The University of Texas. The UT basketball teams he played on went to the "Final Four" twice. Dad enlisted in the Marine Corps to serve his country and it was there that he met and married the love of his life, Veronica Dercole. Dad returned to UT after the war and graduated in 1948. Dad returned to active duty during the Korean Conflict. Together, they raised five sons as he continued to rise in the ranks. After serving 27 years in the Marine Corps, they decided to retire to Austin . Dad wanted his sons to be able to attend the University of Texas. He remained a loyal longhorn fan. After retiring from the Marines, he was a beloved coach at Fulmore Middle School in Austin, Texas for 17 years where he touched many lives in his years as a Coach and made an amazing, life-long impact on many kids. An inspiration, hero, role model and an unforgettable man are just a few of the many words his former students used to describe him.
Retiring did not slow Dad and Mom down. They traveled extensively and made friends all over the world. As their extended family began to grow they traveled less, entertaining and enjoying their grandchildren and then later their great grandchildren. He carried on family traditions, hosting Christmas and Thanksgiving. Dad enjoyed hosting Thursday lunch at his favorite restaurant the Bamboo Garden. Dad also enjoyed his daily visits to Shipley's donuts on Brodie Lane where he was sort of a celebrity. Engaged in family and life to the very end, he never forgot anyone's birthday or anniversary. Dad was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. As we move forward and celebrate his memory, may we remember that he shared so many words of wisdom, but most poignant for this situation would be "all good things must come to an end".
Service with full military honors for Dad and Mom will be conducted at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio at a later date and posted on the Coach Goss facebook page.
Published in Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2015
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