Ricky Wayne Gossett was the seventh child born to Dorothy Warren Gossett and Joe Gossett, Jr., on April 13, 1964. He departed this life on February 6, 2020.

Ricky became a member of St. James Baptist Church at an early age. He sang in the Youth Choir for a few years.

He attended school at Camden Public School in Camden, Arkansas where he graduated in 1984.

He worked at General Dynamics as a custodian for a while, at Aerojet, and at Sparkle Car Wash. He eventually determined to be be disabled because of serious illnesses that made it difficult for him to work.

Ricky was married to Jill  Tew Gossett. That marriage ended in divorce. No children were born to this union, but he had a close bond with his stepchildren, Felecia and Cassie Tew, as well as with their children who affectionately called him "Papaw."

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents. Dorothy and Joe Gossett Jr., three Brother, Charles Gossett, Paul Gossett, John Gossett and a sister, Janise Gossett.

He leaves to mourn, one brother, Bill Gossett (Helen), and one sister JoAnn Holliman (Bobby). He also leaves to mourn 8 nephews, 6 nieces, several great nieces and nephews, five aunts, Annie Gossett, Elouise Gossett, Minnie Gossett, Birdie Warren, and Zadie Massey, and a host of cousins. He also leaves to mourn his good friend and companion, Renea Utley.