Pryor Laymon Gossett

Pryor Laymon Gossett, 74, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on March 10, 2025, with his wife of 56 years by his side. He loved watching NASCAR and Hallmark movies, playing video games, and spending time with family and his dog, Oscar. He retired from the University of Tennessee after 30-plus years. He was a member of Fountain City Church. He is preceded in death by: parents, Pryor and Mary Gossett; sister, Louise Bullen; and Mary Ann Swan. He is survived by: loving wife of 56 years, Doris Gossett; daughter, Amanda Gossett (Traci Juarez) and Melissa Pope (Jon); beautiful grand-daughter, Jordan Zajicek; sister, Cathy Radford; brother-in-law, Ronnie Rochat (Debbie); sister-in-law, Anita Ellison (David); several nieces and nephews and extended loving family.

Family and friends will meet Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Asbury Cemetery at 9:45am for a 10:00am graveside service with David Haynes and Jared Bowling officiating.

Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel is honored to serve the family of Pryor Laymon Gossett.