William V. ‘Bill’ Gossard age 85, of Lima passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at home. He was born Feb. 26, 1937 in Lima to the late Victor Wilbur and Opal (Webb) Gossard. He married Joyce K. Rousculp Jan. 22, 1957 and she survives in Lima.
Bill was a member of Rousculp Church of Christ and had retired from Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a skilled wood worker creating custom pieces of furniture for family and friends. Bill also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed doing autobody work. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1955.
Additional survivors include children: Mark (Connie) Gossard of Wapak, Linda (Dave) Houchin of Lima; grandchildren: Stephanie (Oren) James, Tyler Houchin, Jamie (Joshua Cousey) Bassitt, Matthew (Andrea) Gossard and Amanda (Jennifer ‘JJ’ Thornberry) Houchin; 7 great grandchildren and in-laws: Delores Gossard of Florida and Ronald Jacobs of Lima.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Glenn, John and Jack Gossard and Ginger Jacobs.
The family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville and one hour prior to services at the church. The memorial service will be held 10: 00 a.m., Thursday at Rousculp Church of Christ with Pastor Kenny Rader officiating. Private Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in Willow Branch Cemetery near Waynesfield.
Memorial contributions may be given to Rousculp Church of Christ.

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