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Obituary For Calvin Goss Sr.

Mr. Calvin Goss Sr. passed on May 12, 2020 at his home in Sparta, Georgia.

Mr. Goss an Atlanta Public School educator was born August 2, 1934. In Atlanta Public Schools he served as a Teacher, Coach Umpire & Referee. He retired from Atlanta Public Schools System & City of Atlanta Parks and Recreations. He is a “proud” member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Mrs. Anne S. Goss of Sparta, blended children; Calvin (Kathy), Slyvester, (Sabrina), Alfred (Dawn), Shonda (Joseph); brothers; Llewellyn (Shirley) and Melvin (Wanda). 13 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by two children; Yolonda Goss George, Reginald Goss and other sibblings;Ida Little, Bernice Garmon, Lawerence and John Goss, Vincent Murphy.

Viewing For Mr. Goss will held at Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, 18, 2020. Private Graveside Service at 2:30 pm Westview Cemetery. The family is requesting that everyone stay safe by wearing a mask and maintain social distancing.

Funeral Services entrusted to Dawson Funeral Home Warrenton Ga.,and Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home of Atlanta.

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Resently learned of his passing. I was a student at Parks middle school 70s. We all loved coach. Strong father figure and we needed that.

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Ann,calvin was a good man and he shall be truly missed.

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Auntie Ann, Calvin Jr. And the rest of our family: Sending our love and comfort with our deepest condolences to you for uncle Calvin. He will truly be missed but remains in our hearts as sweet and loving memories. He would always tell me, "You look just like Doll." He called his sister Ida Little (my mom) Doll. Love you Your niece Celestine "Tina" (George) Thomas Crestview, FL

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Sis. Goss and Family, Deacon Goss was truly a man of compassion and integrity. We were elated when you all united with us at Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Deacon Goss was a true Wildcat. He loved God, his family, his church (Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church) of Sparta, GA. & Fort Valley State University! He will truly be missed by all. He will forever live in our hearts! May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. Love, Pastor Michael & First Lady Sharon Curry & Hickory Grove Church Family

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To Ann, God holds your sorrowing heart in His Loving Hands. Fannie Allen (Cleveland, Ohio)

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To the Goss Family, Don't let go of your precious memories. They'll get you through this difficult time. With Love, Roots of Alabama Family Reunion Clubs

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To Ann and the Goss Family, Cousin Calvin brought joy and inspiration to many extended family members and he will be truly be missed, but his smile and legacy will live on. Rest in the arms of angels Calvin. Sincerely, Cheryl Allen-Stallworth (Las Vegas)

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I have far too many memories for this space. But on of my fondest memory is from childhood , Calvin came to live in his late teens about 17 or 18 which meant I would have been 3 or 4 . He was big, strong and athletic and he would take me and throw me in the air and catch me on the way down. My , I should say our parents would be terrified. But I knew my hero would be there to catch me. I love you, Rest In Peace, brother. Llewellyn

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