Billy Ray Goss, age 85, went home to be with the Lord November 7, 2023. He was born January 15, 1938 to Lester and Florence (Key) Goss in Lansing North Carolina, then resided in Cecil County most of his life.

A veteran of the United States Army, he wore his Army cap proudly and if you called it a hat, he would correct you!! A graduate of Rising Sun High School and Carson Newman College, Bill continued his studies and became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and served in that capacity for 30 years.

He is survived by his daughter, Lara Solak (Scott), daughter-in-law, Tracy Goss, sisters: Carol Dean Michael, Ruth McNeill, and Kay Smith; grandchildren: Nick Goss (Shelby), Jessica Solak, Taylor Goss (Ashley), Ryan Solak; three great granddaughters, and many nieces.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Mark Goss; niece, Stephanie McNeill, and brothers-in-law, Ern McNeill and Harry Smith.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Pleasant View Baptist Church, 150 Downin Lane, Port Deposit, MD 21904 where family and friends may begin visiting at 10:00AM. Burial will follow at Conowingo Baptist Church Cemetery, 151 Rock Springs Road, Conowingo, MD 21918. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to “Alzheimer’s Association” or “Cecil County Animal Services” in Chesapeake City, MD and send in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.