Paul Gossett, grandson of Thelma Acuff Gossett (Roy’s daughter and lone surviving family member) was thrilled with the idea and promised his grandmother would be there. “There was a buzz on ...

Roy Acuff, a Missions announcer for 25 years, died on Wednesday. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo. ... His daughter Vanessa Clendening said the cause was complications of dementia.