Lloyd Judson Gosa, Jr
June 18, 1941 – April 2, 2019
Family will receive friends on Wednesday April 10, 2019 at 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:30 a.m.. at Northeastern Baptist Church located at 6536 East G. Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan, with Hal Derksen and Greg Bishop officiating. Lloyd will be laid to rest with full military honors on April 10, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. Those wishing to attend the committal ceremony are asked to arrive to the cortege area no later than 1:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, families are encouraged to make memorial contributions to RBM Ministries or Northeastern Baptist Church, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 77, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2019 in Kalamazoo. Lloyd was born on June 18, 1941, the son of Lloyd Judson and Sarah Louise (Kenmore) Gosa, Sr. in Americus, Georgia. After graduating from high school, Lloyd attended Georgia Southwestern University, graduating in 1961, followed by University of Georgia, then attended Georgia Southern University, gradating in 1965, with a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary science. Lloyd then joined the United States Air Force and honorably served our country during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from service, he went back to school and attained his Master’s of Theology from Tennessee Temple University in 1971. On August 15, 1970, he married the love of his life, Stella (Bolhuis) Gosa and most recently celebrated 48 years of marriage. Together, they made a beautiful life, which included serving the Lord and providing a sense of kindness and gratitude to anyone that they met. Lloyd was a man who walked the walk and lived his life with a wonderful sense of humor and humility. He retired from UpJohn Company as an Antibiotic Researcher, after 25 years of service. His zest for life and the love he gave to others is his legacy. He was a member of Northeastern Baptist Church and will be missed by his church family, as well. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents and leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Stella and their daughter, Joyann Louise Gosa of Kalamazoo and many special cousins.
I worked with Lloyd for many years and we continued our friendship ever since his retirement. Lloyd you will be greatly missed! Stella and family I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
I will certainly miss Mr. Gosa as he was a wonderful example of a Godly Christian man. His love for his family could light up a room and there was never any doubt about how much he loved Stella and Joyann. The only thing he loved more was his Savior and Lloyd smile was unmatched when he talked about his relationship with Christ. I knew Mr. Gosa more toward the end of his life when there were times he was so ill and he never once, at least to me, changed that wonderful smile or cheerful disposition. He will be missed here but he is an amazing addition to his Heavenly home,
Lloyd was my favorite first cousin and I will miss talking to him about our family history. We lived nearby when he was living in Chattanooga and my father was a favorite of his. I have many memories of visiting him when I was a child. He “allowed” my brother and me to play his record player when he was at work at his teenage job but we had to be very careful when listening to “Purple People Eater” and “Polka Dot Bikini” and “Please Pass the Biscuits” not to scratch the 45’s. He was funny and happy and always kind to us, his younger cousins. I look forward to seeing him again in heaven!
Stella – Lloyd will be missed by me and my family. You all were great and even when I had a chance to be back in Michigan last time, you were able to change their plans and see me. Because of Lloyd and Stella I have been able to help spread the Gospel all over the world. Lloyd was a great friend for me as a child, both he and Stella insured that I accepted Jesus into my heart. Lloyd you will be missed, but you will live on forever in the Kingdom of God! Amen.
Lifting you all up in prayer. Although I didn’t know Lloyd, he sounded like a wonderful man who did many great things with his life. May you be surrounded by many memories and feel the love and support from God and your friends. Love, your neighbors.
I was so very sorry to read the sad news of Lloyd WY8X death. We worked with him on learning the morse code and I helped him get his Amateur Radio License to be a ham operator back in the 60’s. Lloyd would stop by my office whenever he was in town to check on the home place on his visits back to Americus. He was always upbeat and a cheerful personality type person. Glad to say I knew Lloyd for over 60 yrs. I’m sure he will be missed by family, friends and his radio friends. God Bless. — Jimmy Poole K4VBH Americus GA
Stella, I just heard today about Lloyd’s passing. I’m so sorry for the grief you have to go through. It really does help knowing where he is, that he’s with Jesus Christ and his praising Him right now. I will be praying for you especially in the months to come. Sometimes you just miss them so much, even though you know they would never come back even if given the chance. I love you. You and your family have been such a faithful testimony, and a kind and good part of my Grooten family. May God’s blessing, Grace and love be on you all.