Benjamin AMOSS Sr.

1936 - 2016

AMOSS, Sr., Benjamin Benjamin McRae Amoss Sr. was born in 1936 on September 25 (also the date of his father's birthday, his parents' wedding anniversary, and his older brother's birthday) and died June 26, 2016 from congestive heart failure and associated problems. The third child of John Wyatt Amoss and Mary Smith Amoss, Dr. Amoss devoted his life to the three things he valued most: family, work, and church. Dr. Amoss, an Eagle Scout, was a 1958 graduate of the Southern College of Pharmacy and operated Amoss Pharmacy in Fairburn, first in partnership with his father and then with his late brother-in-law, Roy Edward Tucker. A lifelong resident of Fairburn, he was a member of the First Baptist Church and a director of the Fairburn Banking Company until its acquisition by United Community Banks. Inspired by his daughter Paula, Dr. Amoss helped found ASC (Advocates for Special Citizens), which still provides activities for special citizens in South Fulton He also served as a director of the organization now known as enAble, which manages group homes and sheltered workshops in Fulton and Cobb counties. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Amoss is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Sandra Sharlene Goggans Amoss, of Fairburn; son, Benjamin McRae Amoss Jr., of Farmville, VA; daughters, Sandra Gay Amoss Troxel and her husband Tim, of Snellville, and Paula Jane Amoss, of Roswell; grandchildren, Joanna Louise Troxel, of Atlanta, and Joseph Benjamin Troxel, of Snellville; sister, Mary Gay Amoss Tucker, of Auburn, AL; brother, John W. Amoss and his wife Catherine, of Pensacola, FL; and two generations of beloved nieces and nephews. Dr. Amoss was known for his affectionate teasing and good-natured storytelling, and he had many dear friends. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.higginshillcrestchapel.com. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, June 28, from 4-7 at Higgins Hillcrest Chapel in Newnan. A funeral service will take place Wednesday at 11 am at First Baptist Church of Fairburn, with interment following at Holly Hill Memorial Park. Remains will be placed in state at the church at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to enAble of Georgia, Inc., at 1200 Old Ellis Rd., Roswell, Ga 30076. Higgins Hillcrest Chapel Funeral Home, Newnan, 770-253-4723.