Welton Gossett
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Funeral services for Welton Gossett are scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022, 11:00 AM Macedonia Baptist Church, Chandler, TX. Interment will be held in Chandler Community Cemetery under the direction of Brooks Sterling & Garrett Funeral Directors.
Welton Gossett was born to L.T Gossett and Ruby Wickware Gossett.He attended schools in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Emmett J Scott High School. After High School, Welton attended and graduated from Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Science. He also received his Master's Degree from Prairie View A & M University.
Welton entered the military in 1963. After receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to Texas College, and the Science Department to work until his next big step in life. Welton applied and was hired in the Wilmer Hutchins School District right outside of Dallas, Texas. He was employed as a science teacher and coach. He moved into an administrative position, became an assistant principal, and ended his career as principal of an elementary school and the junior high school in the district. He spent over 30 years in the district before he retired.
Welton married Barbara Wallace on December 31, 1968. They were married for more than 53 years.
He leaves to cherish his memories: wife: Barbara Gossett, sons: Marlon Martin, Michael Dorsey and Welton Terrence Gossett; daughters: D'Andrea Alexander, Karen Wynn and Judie Renee Phillips; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 2 sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and classmates.
Public viewing at the funeral home in Tyler, 1:00-8:00 pm. MASK REQUIRED!