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.
Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Address:
311 West Main Street, Cridersville, OH, 45806Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Joyce, We are sorry we can't express our sympathy in person. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Richard & Carolyn Morrisey Haines City, FL
So sorry for your loss. I was sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You have my deepest condolences. Bill was a great man and always treated me good. He will be forever remembered.
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc..