Cecil Wayne Gossett, Sr.

Cecil Wayne Gossett Sr., 84, of Marietta, has left these earthly bonds and arrived to that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Cecil was born November 27, 1941 in Belpre, Ohio to Wilson and Grace Gossett.

He was a 1959 graduate of Marietta High School.

Cecil married Esther Wilfong on July 25, 1960.

He was employed by B.F. Goodrich. Cecil enjoyed bowling, golfing and woodworking.

Cecil will be deeply missed by his wife Esther Gossett; sons Cecil Gossett Jr., Jim Gossett and Bill Gossett; grandchildren Jeremy, Lindsey, Emily, Matthew and Elisabeth; 5 great grandchildren; siblings Bernard, Judy, Glen and Rick.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his brother Denny.

Friends may call Friday, January 16th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta. A short prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley, 90 Mt. Tom Rd., Marietta, OH 45750.