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Theria "Bub" Goss, Jr. Obituary
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. I am going Home. We asked The Lord to heal him or take him Home. And The Lord said 'Come on Home, Bubba. I have this mansion for you. I know you will be pleased. Stand Tall and walk thru The Gate.' So, on the evening of September 23, 2014, Theria Roland Goss, Jr, age 71, did just that. He stood tall, as he had not done in 13 years.
Bubba, as he was affectionally known, was born in the old Buxton Hospital in Newport News in 1943. He attended Hampton High School and worked for Pomoco until his retirement in 2002. He was a member of Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and oh so wanted to get well enough to attend Sunday services again.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Webb Goss, (son) David G Goss (Deniz), (daughter) Donna Lynn Balgavy (Paul). He was known as 'Papa' to four precious grandsons - Gavin David, Rylan William, Noah Paul, and Adam Paul. Oh, they were the Love of his Life. Absolutely nothing bought him more joy than to be with 'the boys'! He is also survived by his sister Linda Dean Staton of Hampton.
Services will be held at Peninsula Funeral Home (Newport News) at 10 o'clock in the morning, Saturday, September 27th. Reverend Linsay Poteat officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theria "Bub" Goss, Jr.
Dianne Puckette
September 19, 2023
Such a wonderful man..I know he is deeply missed..miss you, Carolyn! God bless you and your wonderful family.
Deborah Keys
September 20, 2019
Sorry to hear that Mr. Goss has passed. You and the family are in my thoughts.
Cheryl Nicholas
September 19, 2019
Carolyn, David and Donna, please know how much Bub is missed but what a joy it will be to see him again! Loved our family of warriors from Riverside. Miss you and think of you often Carolyn. Much love Cheryl
Pennie Bryant
September 19, 2019
Carolyn, I think of you often and hope you and your family are doing well. Thinking of you guys today and praying that your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Carolyn Goss
October 26, 2014
Good night sweetheart. My heart breaks that our time was cut short. You were a wonderful husband and father. I will always love and miss you. You will always be with me in everything I do. Till we meet again.
Carolyn
Debby (Braswell) & Larry Miller
October 11, 2014
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about Bub. I was just looking on NNHS 65 site and saw this message. I am so sorry I did not see this before now. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
David & Mary Lou Pasko
October 3, 2014
Dear Carolyn,
Bud was truly a great friend and we will fondly
remember him always.
Skip Jackson
October 2, 2014
It is with great sorrow that I here about my friend Bubba as we go back to the army reserves in Hampton. There was never a more striking troop than Bubba in his starched tailored uniform with the spit shined combat booths. He set the goal for the rest of the company.I will never forget the time we spent together.He was one fine person and will be greatly missed by all.
Chris Goodson
October 1, 2014
Dear Carolyn, Donna, and DG - I was very sad to hear the news about Bub. The impression he made was one that stays with me even today - whether talking about walking the Masters practice rounds, bailing us out of trouble, or his wry sense of humor when he was needing us about something (anything). You all were a second family to me and will always have a cherished place in my heart. I'm sorry for the pain you must be dealing with now, but know, too, that he is in a better, blessed place. All our best - chris (& mandy, henry, & reese)
Sue Hodge
September 30, 2014
I was saddened yo hear of Bub passing. Lots of good memories when we were kids and all us would get together.Lots of good peach ice cream made. With much love for your family and Dean, you will be in my prayers. Sue Goss Hodge. Raleigh
E Hairston
September 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.
Leighsa Mariado
September 29, 2014
Dr. Goss & Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know he is as you stated watching over all of you!! I pray that you all take comfort in the fact that you will see him again!! Another Angel got his wings!!
Robert L. Oliver
September 28, 2014
Dear Mrs. Goss, Donna, David and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Goss' death. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts--especially two of my favorite Latin students and all the members in their families. May your faith and memories console you at this time and in the future. Requiescat vestrum carum Bubba in pace!
September 28, 2014
I am sorry to hear about Bub. May all the family find comfort in God our Father. I will keep all of you in my prayers. I have some memories of good times as kids when families were together. Judy Goss Keelor, Goldsboro, NC.
Lunelle Yeargan
September 28, 2014
My condolences to the "Theria Goss ,Jr. family" --death of Aunt Alma last Dec. 2013 and "Buba" last week. With much love and prayers. Nell Yeargan
Sharon & Eric Gardner
September 28, 2014
Dr. Goss & family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know he will live on in your memories and in your heart. Thinking of you and Deniz and hoping you will find peace in the love you shared.
Jack & Carolyn Fedder
September 27, 2014
May God's promises comfort you in your time of sorrow. We're praying for all of you.
Pennie Bryant
September 27, 2014
Carolyn, I will always remember Bub as a loving and fun spirited man. I thought of you guys often. Although I can not be at his memorial today, I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Traci Frank
September 26, 2014
I will be praying for you over the coming months. May God comfort you until you are reunited in Heaven.
September 26, 2014
Praying for you all. Although you all lost a loved one on earth, you gained a special angel in heaven to watch over everyone. May your family take comfort knowing a very special angel is watching over you now. Much love to you all!!XOXO
Love, The Knaack's
Jessica LPN
September 26, 2014
Out thought are with you, it was a pleasure to care for Mr. Goss.
- Jessica LPN w/ Dr. Liu office
Becky and Peggy Sutherland
September 26, 2014
Praying for all of you. The journey is hard but rest in the peace that he is with Jesus. There is no more pain and no more suffering. Those are the words we have used to get through Rob and my Dad. Keep the faith.
Sam and Kathy Overmyer
September 26, 2014
Dear ones, God has promised to be near you as you walk on for a while without your beloved husband, father, brother, friend. It was always such a pleasure to look down from the choir loft and see Bubba. We are so glad to know He is free, free, free.
Jeremy & Sabrina Bethune
September 26, 2014
We would like to offer our condolences during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you all.
Clyde Allen Murphy
September 26, 2014
Please allow me the opportunity to send my condolences to all of the family. I knew the Goss family quite a few years ago, at Liberty.
For I recon that the sufferings of this would, cannot be compared to the glory that shall be revealed...........
My best,
CAM
Jeanne Tolentino RN
September 26, 2014
Ms Carolyn and family,
It was a pleasure to take care of Mr Bubba while I was in Home Health. He was such a wonderful man. My prayers are with you and your Family
Donna Balgavy
September 25, 2014
Dad and Papa,
Walking, running, skipping, dancing.... that's what I envision you doing in heaven. So happy I KNOW without a doubt where you are and that I will see you again one day. Say hi to everyone up there. Noah knows his papa is "in heaven with God." We miss you so much and I know you will be watching from above. Love you lots!!!!
Jeff Puckette
September 25, 2014
Mr. Goss was a great man that I always thought the world of since I was a child. My family did as well. Very saddened to hear of his passing.
Donna Balgavy
September 25, 2014
Dad and Papa,
Walking, skipping, running, dancing....that's what I envision you doing up above. Oh... and eating too. Say hi to everyone up there, that is until I get there and can do it myself one day. We miss and love you very much. Noah knows Papa is " up in heaven with God." Thanks so much for being a great dad. REALLY. We miss and love you so much. I know you will be watching from above. You are finally HOME. Love you!!!!!!
Dianne Puckette
September 25, 2014
Carolyn, David, Donna and Family.. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time..All of us at Riverside Baptist have missed you both since your move. Bubba was a good man, wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Carolyn, what a faithful wife you were to him, too..God bless you all.....Dianne Puckette and Arnette Adams
Buck & Nancy Lawson
September 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bud we loved your welcoming ways and smiling face. You will always be remembered
Gene and Diane Lancour
Gene and Diane Lancour
September 25, 2014
Carolyn, David, Donna and family
Our thoughts and prayers are w/you all. Bubba was such a kind man and we have great memories of him and you all. We pray for comfort and peace during your loss. He's now in his heavenly home with my mom and all those who have gone before him. No more pain & suffering. We love you all -
Phil Crabtree
September 25, 2014
Carolyn, David & Donna and your spouses and the "boys" and Dean and her family...like you I miss "Bub" already...growing up together and having fun on your summer trips to "Carolina"...such an abundance of wonderful memories...I'll never pass the "sausage" place without thinking of you, "Bub". I know Aunt Alma is realizing her desire to take care of you now as she was unable to do in recent times...I am sure you have been warmly welcomed by your Dad and my parents!! See you after a while...keep an eye out for us still on this journey!
Nenet Ibay
September 25, 2014
It has been a blessing to know a wonderful person who was always there to give good deeds when needed ! Mr. Goss, you will always be in our hearts.
Lyndsey Liberty
September 25, 2014
Uncle bub, may you rest in peace. I will miss you forever. But you get to spend your mothers birthday with her and I know she is showing you off up there in heaven. I love you so much uncle bub. Rest easy.
Linda Lane
September 25, 2014
Carolyn, so sorry for your loss. Your 48 years of memories will sustain you.
God Bless
Linda L. Lane NNHS
Amy (Marshall) Maroney
September 25, 2014
Mr. Goss was always one of my favorite people when I was growing up. As a good friend of Donna's since elementary school, I spent many a night at their house. I loved being around the entire Goss family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Nicholas
September 25, 2014
Carolyn, David and Donna, please accept my thoughts and prayers during this time but I know there is joy in your hearts knowing Bubba is finally without pain. Hold to your memories to get you through this period of loss. I will always remember that Bub was the one who helped me get my job at POMOCO. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone at church. We will miss that sweet spirit. Love to all!
T Griffin
September 25, 2014
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we loss a loved one in death.
Sandra Hudgins Bouton
September 25, 2014
I went to school with Bubba. We had many
classes together.
God Bless
David Goss
September 24, 2014
Looking good, Dad! Enjoy the harp lessons, the unlimited golf on courses designed for lefties, the steak and seafood dinners, and watching Yankees baseball and Redskins football, from the stars. Watch over us from above. We love you sooo much, and even though we miss you already, we give thanks to God that he's welcomed you Home! :-)
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