Robert W. Gossett, age 76 of Somerset, KY departed this life on Tuesday, March 1, 2011.

He was born on March 30, 1934 in Somerset, KY to the late Dennis H. and Thelma Brown Gossett. He was a graduate and valedictorian of the Pulaski County High School Class of 1952, a former employee of the Somerset Housing Authority and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Gossett was a United States Army veteran, serving as a medical records specialist from 1957-1959 and with the Somerset National Guard 149^th Infantry during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post #38 and served on the executive board.

Mr. Gossett is survived by his previous wife, longtime friend and companion, Phyllis Price of Somerset, KY; three sons, Anthony (and Velda) Gossett of Somerset, KY, Gordon (and Tessa) Gossett of the Slate Branch community, and William “Robbie” (and Danel) Gossett of Science Hill, KY; a daughter, Cindy (and Roger) Colyer of Somerset, KY; five grandchildren, Natasha (and Joe) Willett, Robert Dennis Gossett, Alison Willett, Grace Gossett, and Brian Gossett; three great grandchildren, Brooklyn Gibson, Savannah Gibson, and Sierra Skye Gossett; a brother, Richard (and Kim) Gossett of Science Hill, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Ruby Price and Fern Cromer.

Visitation for Mr. Gossett will Thursday, March 3^rd at 6:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, March 4^th at the Remembrance Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Wiles and Bro. J.S. New officiating. Burial will be in the Mill Springs National Cemetery. The American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard will conduct full military honors for Mr. Gossett.

The family requests expressions of be made to the American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard and/or Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

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