Paul Douglas Gosnell
September 5, 1962 ~ January 18, 2024
Born in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Paul Douglas Gosnell, 61, of Arden, passed away January 18, 2024.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Bobby Eugene Gosnell and Gloria Lanning Gosnell. He was also preceded in death by grandparents, Louise Gosnell and Conley Gosnell.
Paul worked as a computer programmer for loan and deposit systems in the banking industry and more recently, in logistics and scheduling with his brother, Roger, at Fletcher Machine Works. Paul was a friendly, funny and cheerful man who always had a smile on his face. He was a great cook who could re-create any dish and was a curious, lifelong learner who could take a piece of information and keep it memorized forever. He enjoyed classic rock, especially Van Halen and Boston, was a movie enthusiast and a lover of sports, especially college basketball and the North Carolina Tarheels.
Paul is survived by his two children, Paul Douglas Gosnell, II and Ashley Elizabeth Gosnell; five siblings, Daniel Gosnell, Roger Gosnell, Sharon Gosnell, Bobby Gosnell and Dee Gosnell Anderson; special aunt, Judy Lanning McQuiston and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 28 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian and will be officiated by Dr. Timothy Brown. Paul’s family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that memorial donations are made in Paul’s name to the American Heart Association (heart.org), the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) or the Arthritis Foundation (arthritis.org).
Services
Celebration of Life: January 28, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: January 28, 2024 2:30 pm
Room: Main Hall
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Randy
Paul, You were always my best buddy in the kitchen. We made many meals together especially for the holidays. Nobody made a better prime rib than you with that special sauce we never could quite figure out. Our family loved you and Andy and I loved you like a son. I recall all the traveling and sight seeing from Phoenix, Az. to Gallipolis, Ohio and Burlington, N.C. for family reunions and the beach in S.C. You always made our trips special and memorable. You always treated me like “Mom” and I know that may have been because you lost yours and your Dad early in life. Thank you for two very precious grandchildren who have made me so proud. You will always have special place in our hearts and you will be missed by many.
It was my pleasure to share an office with Paul for the past 11 months. He taught me everything I know about machining, which is still almost nothing, but we had a lot of good laughs along the way. I am grateful to have the privilege of knowing him and calling him my friend.
Danny,
I am truly sorry to read this! I have thought about Paul many times over the years. He was a very good friend to me and I loved him. Those Shoneys days seem like yesterday! Praying for your family.
Paul, you were a brother and a friend. Through the years you never changed, always with a quick wit and a humorous smile, you spread laughter and a positive energy to whoever you met. You have a wonderful family and plenty who love you. The last few years after you moved back home and worked with me, we instantly reconnected as if we were kids again, and it was a blessing that I will never forget. Farewell my brother and friend……until we see you on the other side.