Robert "Sam" Gosnell
June 3, 1940 ~ August 20, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailRobert “Sam” Gosnell, 80, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Mr. Gosnell was born in Buncombe County to the late Jefferson and Cora Fay Letterman Gosnell. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lavada Snelson.
Sam was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He worked for Kimberly Clark in Hendersonville for 27 years and 14 years for Buncombe County Schools as a Bus Driver. Sam dearly loved his huge family and especially the love of this life Judith whom they were married for 56 years. Sam was a member of Mills River Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Meadows Gosnell; four children; Robbie Allen (Tommy), Robert Gosnell (Christine), Jeff Gosnell (Beth), and Sherrie Gosnell; twelve grandchildren, Judith Hoeingman, Brandy Vick, Justin Allen, Pastor Hunter Blake Gosnell, Jesse Gosnell, Jordin Gosnell, Joshua Wright, Brandon Wright, Hunter Wright, Maddie Gosnell, Bryson Gosnell, and Makayla Gosnell and many more great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Mills River Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Services
Graveside Service: August 29, 2020 2:00 pm
Mills River Presbyterian Church Cemetery
10 Presbyterian Church Road
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
828 891-7101
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Love to you and your family. Estelle
Rick and Lisa Conard
Great man and family. We are praying for you all during this time.
I am very sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences.
The Brown family is so very sad to hear about Sam’s death. He was Cameron’s first bus driver and we loved him! Our love, prayers, and sympathy to the family. He was a wonderful man!
Love and prayers for your precious family. Tremendous loss here, Heavens amazing gain.
I am so sorry for your family loss.Sam was my son’s driver at Sandhill-Venable. And later I became a driver Sam taught me a lot. He was a kind and gentle man I am sadden but glad God a great angel.
It’s hard to find the words to describe the blessing of knowing this precious man, I Am so glad I got to see you guys . Thank you Sam for always being so great to my children. Your love to the communities children will never be forgotten. What a tremendous legacy he leaves behind. Sending lots of love and prayers.
Sam was my second cousin, Rest in peace
Thinking of the entire family during this time and praying for peace and comfort for each of you!
What a dear, kind man. I’m sorry for your loss and my prayers go up for your peace and comfort during this time of grief. I hope it helps knowing how loved he was throughout the community.
PJ and Ernie Frisby
We are so sorry Sam has gone on to his Hevenly Father and pray that Judy and the family can gather comfort from their memories and good times shared with Sam, God Bless you all.
Sam was a joy to know. I sorrow with you in his passing, but rejoice in his life. Blessings of peace and comfort to you in your loss. Randall
I always loved Sam. He kept everyone in stitches. I am praying for the family,sending hugs. Cherie Brock
Sam will be missed by so many. Worked with him many years. Have known a few family members for a good while. Prayers for the family. He was a great man
Dear Judy I’m so sorry for your loss I pray God will give you and your family comfort and strength during theses difficult times With Deepest Sympathy love Linda Barnes
Judy: I am so sorry to read of Sam passing away. You and Sam were always two of my favorite people. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
I’ll miss him teasing me in church … and the spoons! Farewell Flapjack!
Donald and Lane Messer family
Ed Alexander
My brother Marshall sent me the news today. I don’t know if any of your family will remember me but I remember Sam. Sam and I both were teenagers at Westwood Baptist Church at the same time. Sam was 3 years younger than me. It has been a long time since I spoke to Sam. I remember his sister Lavada as well. Please accept my most sincere condolences. May God give you confort in your sorrow.
Judy, I’m so sorry to hear about Sam. He was one of a kind and everyone that met him, loved him. I’m sending hugs and prayers your way. Love you!
Sonia
Judy, Sherrie, Makayla and family….please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Sam. Praying for God’s peace and comfort for you all during this time. I’ll miss seeing him at all the Enka sporting events.
Sam was a kind man & always had a smile! You & Sam are among those kind & loving people one will never forget! Heartfelt prayers for you & your family. Love, Myra Scruggs
Sam was always so outgoing and I enjoyed listening to him playing spoons. I’m sure he’s playing with the band in heaven. May you rest in peace.