Kenneth Dean Gossett, age 84, of Nancy, Kentucky, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home.
Kenneth was born on March 6, 1941 to the late John Gossett and Bannie Garner Renaker in Nancy, Kentucky.
He was of the Baptist faith. He cherished his girls, loved his family and friends. He enjoyed reading, fishing, playing golf, traveling, walking and caring for his cattle. He traveled to every continent and country in the free world before 1971. He had a big heart, was humble, kind, quick witted, and had a great sense of humor. He would help anyone in need. He very proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, from 1963 and 1983, and was a Top Navigator in the United States military air transport (M.A.T).
Along with his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother, Hewlett Lee Renaker.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters, whom he loved very much: Michelle Gossett of Sacramento, CA and Suzanne Gossett of Nancy, Ky; brother Howard “Nick” Renaker; grandchildren: Zachary Bergthold, Elly Gossett, Keiflen Williams, and Avery Bacon.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 5pm-8pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with Bro. Johny Mounce officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Springs National Cemetery.
Military Honors will be conducted by American Legion Honor Guard Post #38.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Kenneth Dean Gossett.