Lee Gerald Goss

Lee Gerald Goss, of Roanoke, Va. died Thursday, July 29, 2010, at Lewis Gale Hospital after a short fight against pancreatic cancer. Lee was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, November 22, 1939, to the Rev. Gerald and Judy Goss. He was raised in a Southern Baptist home, and his faith was a very important part of his life. He was the oldest of three children, including brothers, Larry and Dale Goss. Lee was a talented musician who was actively involved in his father's churches and was a proud member of the Virginia Tech Highty Tighties Cadet Band (Go Hokies!). He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1963 from VA Tech. Lee married Norma McGrady in 1963 by the Reverends Goss and Dow McGrady, Sr. Lee is survived by his wife, Norma; son, David, his wife, Beth, children, Andrew, Tyler and Christopher; daughter, Karen, her husband, Glenn, children, Zach, Alex, and Maia; daughter, Melissa, and significant other, Nick; brother, Larry, his wife, Betty, and children; his mother-in-law, Ethel McGrady; and his beloved favorite daughter (dog), Shandy. He is predeceased by his parents, Gerald and Judy, brother, Dale and father in-law, the Rev. Dow McGrady. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Glenn Giles officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.