John Joseph "Chip" Koss

John Joseph "Chip" Koss III, 76, of Eustis, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was a lifelong resident of Eustis, retiring as a Sergeant First Class of the US Army after serving in the Vietnam War. He was a proud member of the Elk's Lodge, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Joan Johnson-Koss of Bushnell, FL; 8 daughters, Ali Downing, Noel Koss, Janice (Jay) Boleyn, Wanda Linger, Karen (George) Pearce, Tracy (James) NeSmith, Valerie (Chris) Costanza, and Jarell (Tim) Fox; 14 Grandchildren; several Great-Grandchildren; special friends Tia Belton and Tony Aasbury; and many other family, neighbors and friends. Chip was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph Koss, Jr, Johnnie Pringle Koss and his son, Michael Fitzgerald Koss.

Military Graveside Service will be held at Florida National Cemetery on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:30PM. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project Online Guestbook available at www.hardenpauli.com Arrangements by Harden/Pauli Funeral Home, Eustis, Florida.