He was a retired supervisor for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Union City, TN. He was a mason and member of the Roberts Lodge # 172. He had lived in South Fulton, TN most of his life.
He is survived by a son - Richard Gossum, Jr. of Trenton, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife - Dorothy (Clark) Gossum,
his parents - Eva (Berryhill) & Victor Knight Gossum.
Graveside services will be held at the Clark Cemetery in Clinton, KY at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14th.
There will be no visitation held at the funeral home and friends may meet at the cemetery for services.