Willie was born on February 20, 1935 to the parents of West and Elnora Goss. He had a deep passion for rabbit hunting and dog handling, activities he cherished throughout his life.
He is survived by his children, Willie Goss, Jr., (Sylvia), Deborah Holmes (William), Beverly Goss Spiva (Curtis), Helen Thomas (Alvin) Gail Goss, Daryal Goss, Aundra Goss, Stacey Goss-Spiva (Michael), Timothy Burrage (Landa), Timothy Brown, Evette, Miguel Armstrong (Judy), Sean Armstrong and Maurice Armstrong, Queena Armstrong; a host of grandchildren, and great grandchildren; siblings, Nancy Jernigan, Bessie McCoy, Catherine Hawthorne, Lessie Moore, Lester Goss and Henry Goss (Lena); in-laws, Rudolph Eichelberger and Cindy Goss; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and family.