Lee Gossett

Gaffney, SC - - Ben Lee Gossett, 79, of 235 Gregory Road, and formerly of River Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2026 at this residence.

Born in Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Louie Lee Gossett and Maude Quillen Gossett. He was an avid gun collector, loved music, especially gospel music and enjoyed playing his guitar. Mr. Gossett was retired from textiles, after 63 years of service and attended Fairview Baptist Church and El Bethel Baptist Church.

Surviving are three nephews, J.W. Bailey (Sharon) of Gaffney, Tony Lowery (Kathy) of GA and Preston Lowery (Renee) of Blacksburg; a special niece and caregiver, Wanda Wyatt (Dennis) of Gaffney; a niece, Tracy Grimes (Dean) of Gaffney; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and numerous great-great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Gossett was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Gossett Wisher and Marlene Gossett Lowery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Larry Melton and Reverend Harold Johnson officiating. Interment will be Frederick Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: El Bethel Baptist Church, 116 Billy Goat Bridge Road, Gaffney, SC, 29340.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC