Charles E. Goss, 89, formerly of Franklin, died June 4, 2012, in Dallas, Texas.
He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Franklin, a son of the late Mary Lavina and Charles Henry Goss.
Mr. Goss was a graduate of Franklin High School and Washington & Jefferson College.
Chuck was a World War II pilot. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He flew a Catalina PBY and the Mustang, which was known as the widow maker.
While in the service he earned his pilot's license, which was a special one, as it covered multi engine, both land and sea.
He also set the military push up record in 1944. When he left the service, he was an ensign A1. He was an active member in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years.
He was a lifetime Elks member. He was a Rotarian with a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce man of the year in 1971.
Chuck served on many different boards in Franklin, including the Franklin School Board and the planning commission. One of his favorite accomplishments was being named mayor for a day in Franklin while in the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Goss owned Pan-Tech Engineering Company.
He was very active in the design of the Chapel at St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin.
After his heart attack, Chuck moved to the Florida Keys, where he served as a member of the Florida Keys electric co-op.
Chuck enjoyed boating, fishing, photography and was still proud to carry his pilot's license.
He is survived by his children, Bill Leyda and his wife Marie, Vicki Himes and her husband Daryl, Charles William Goss and his wife Alice, Fred Leyda and his wife Jan, and Robert Paul Goss and his wife Bretina; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was married to Mary Jean Goss and she preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church 1145 Buffalo St., Franklin, with the Rev. Holly A. Davis, Rector, officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Franklin, a son of the late Mary Lavina and Charles Henry Goss.
Mr. Goss was a graduate of Franklin High School and Washington & Jefferson College.
Chuck was a World War II pilot. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He flew a Catalina PBY and the Mustang, which was known as the widow maker.
While in the service he earned his pilot's license, which was a special one, as it covered multi engine, both land and sea.
He also set the military push up record in 1944. When he left the service, he was an ensign A1. He was an active member in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years.
He was a lifetime Elks member. He was a Rotarian with a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce man of the year in 1971.
Chuck served on many different boards in Franklin, including the Franklin School Board and the planning commission. One of his favorite accomplishments was being named mayor for a day in Franklin while in the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Goss owned Pan-Tech Engineering Company.
He was very active in the design of the Chapel at St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin.
After his heart attack, Chuck moved to the Florida Keys, where he served as a member of the Florida Keys electric co-op.
Chuck enjoyed boating, fishing, photography and was still proud to carry his pilot's license.
He is survived by his children, Bill Leyda and his wife Marie, Vicki Himes and her husband Daryl, Charles William Goss and his wife Alice, Fred Leyda and his wife Jan, and Robert Paul Goss and his wife Bretina; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was married to Mary Jean Goss and she preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church 1145 Buffalo St., Franklin, with the Rev. Holly A. Davis, Rector, officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery.
Charles E. Goss, 89, formerly of Franklin, died June 4, 2012, in Dallas, Texas.
He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Franklin, a son of the late Mary Lavina and Charles Henry Goss.
Mr. Goss was a graduate of Franklin High School and Washington & Jefferson College.
Chuck was a World War II pilot. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He flew a Catalina PBY and the Mustang, which was known as the widow maker.
While in the service he earned his pilot's license, which was a special one, as it covered multi engine, both land and sea.
He also set the military push up record in 1944. When he left the service, he was an ensign A1. He was an active member in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years.
He was a lifetime Elks member. He was a Rotarian with a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce man of the year in 1971.
Chuck served on many different boards in Franklin, including the Franklin School Board and the planning commission. One of his favorite accomplishments was being named mayor for a day in Franklin while in the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Goss owned Pan-Tech Engineering Company.
He was very active in the design of the Chapel at St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin.
After his heart attack, Chuck moved to the Florida Keys, where he served as a member of the Florida Keys electric co-op.
Chuck enjoyed boating, fishing, photography and was still proud to carry his pilot's license.
He is survived by his children, Bill Leyda and his wife Marie, Vicki Himes and her husband Daryl, Charles William Goss and his wife Alice, Fred Leyda and his wife Jan, and Robert Paul Goss and his wife Bretina; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was married to Mary Jean Goss and she preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church 1145 Buffalo St., Franklin, with the Rev. Holly A. Davis, Rector, officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery.
He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Franklin, a son of the late Mary Lavina and Charles Henry Goss.
Mr. Goss was a graduate of Franklin High School and Washington & Jefferson College.
Chuck was a World War II pilot. He enlisted in the Naval Air Corps immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He flew a Catalina PBY and the Mustang, which was known as the widow maker.
While in the service he earned his pilot's license, which was a special one, as it covered multi engine, both land and sea.
He also set the military push up record in 1944. When he left the service, he was an ensign A1. He was an active member in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for many years.
He was a lifetime Elks member. He was a Rotarian with a Paul Harris Fellowship. He was the Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce man of the year in 1971.
Chuck served on many different boards in Franklin, including the Franklin School Board and the planning commission. One of his favorite accomplishments was being named mayor for a day in Franklin while in the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Goss owned Pan-Tech Engineering Company.
He was very active in the design of the Chapel at St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin.
After his heart attack, Chuck moved to the Florida Keys, where he served as a member of the Florida Keys electric co-op.
Chuck enjoyed boating, fishing, photography and was still proud to carry his pilot's license.
He is survived by his children, Bill Leyda and his wife Marie, Vicki Himes and her husband Daryl, Charles William Goss and his wife Alice, Fred Leyda and his wife Jan, and Robert Paul Goss and his wife Bretina; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was married to Mary Jean Goss and she preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church 1145 Buffalo St., Franklin, with the Rev. Holly A. Davis, Rector, officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery.
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