Buck E. "Sonny" Gaston
September 30, 1934 ~ November 19, 2015
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Buck Edwin "Sonny" Gaston, 81, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Gaston was the son of the late Clarence Perry and Lois Carter Gaston. He worked with American Enka for 37 years, most recently in the Security Dept. He was a lifelong member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church and faithfully attended the Tuesday morning Prayer Breakfasts at Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church.
He was a member of the Hominy Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and a member of the Eastern Star.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Lance Gaston; daughters, Cathy Watkins and Wanda Gaston; great-granddaughter, Shana Marie Franklin; sisters, Martha G. Nall (Jerry) and Nancy G. Brookshire (Cliff); and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. David Morgan officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to CarePartners Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, or to the Presbyterian Home for Children, 80 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
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Sonny is one of the best men I have ever known and I was privileged to be a part of his life. God took a great one home.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Worked with Sonny for a number of years at the Enka Plant and thought a lot of him. My sincerest condolences to his family and close friends.
Frank Scott
Retired Enka Nylon Plant Manager
We remember Uncle Sonny as a kind, happy and caring person. We are sorry that he is gone. Norma, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I was surprised to see this announcement about Sonny. I worked with him in Nylon Quality Control many years ago. Sonny was always in a good mood. I was pleased to see him and Norma 4+ years ago when my husband died. I returned to the Candler area two years ago.
Norma & Wanda,
I am so very sorry to learn of ‘Sonny’s’ passing; but, know he is in a far better place. My prayers & thoughts are with you in the days & months ahead…….
So sorry. Norma praying for you and the family.
I am so sorry to read about Sonny. I have wonderful memories of the 3 of you. We are in Florida for the winter and will not be able to attend services but my prayers and love are with you.
Carolyn May
I am sorry sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. I remember the good times at the Enka Plant where I knew him and Norma, who I worked with in Technical Services. Norma, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and know Sonny is in a better place.
We are sorry to learn of Sonny’s passing. He was a very nice man and will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family
Dear Norma and girls,
So Sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Heaven’s gain is our loss. Our hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.Please know that we love you,
Janet Stewart and Glenna Sue
Loretta ,Charlie and family
Kathy, so sorry for your loss.
Norma, we are sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing away. We always thought he was such a wonderful person and the same every time you saw him. We can’t be there today, but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God provide you and your family with peace and ‘the comfort from the Scriptures’? during this difficult time. (Romans 15:4) The Bible shares a wonderful resurrection hope for future. I pray that you find comfort in the wonderful promises of John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15.