Steve Goss

Benjamin Stephenson Goss (November 7, 1949 – October 26, 2015) was an American politician.^[1] He served two terms (January 2007 – December 2010) as a Democratic member of the North Carolina Senate. He represented the 45th Senate district, including constituents in Alexander, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties. He was defeated for re-election in 2010 by Republican Dan Soucek.^[2]

Steve Goss
Goss in 2006
Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 45th district
In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011
Preceded by	John Garwood
Succeeded by	Dan Soucek
Personal details
Born	Benjamin Stephenson Goss (1949-11-07)November 7, 1949 Jefferson, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	October 26, 2015(2015-10-26) (aged 65) Boone, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Appalachian State University (BS) Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.)
Occupation	Minister

Goss was an ordained Southern Baptist minister and resided in Boone, North Carolina. He has a BS in social science with a minor in education from Appalachian State University and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He died at his home in Boone from cancer on October 26, 2015, at the age of 65.^[3]