Wayne Roy Gosnell
April 25, 1916 ~ June 12, 2006
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Wayne Roy Gosnell of 219 Old US Hwy. 19&23, Candler, who was born April 25, 1916, in Madison County, died Monday, June 12, 2006.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Louise Kincaid Gosnell, and descendents are two daughters, Jessica Gosnell Morgan and her husband, Morris Morgan, of Candler and the late Agnes Waynette Gosnell. There are two grandchildren, Eric M. Morgan and his wife, Dianne, of Cleveland, OH and Michelle Morgan Fultz and her husband, Denny Fultz, of Fletcher; two great-grandsons, Zachary Fultz and Maximus Morgan; and three step-great-grandchildren, Carl Fultz, Megan Fultz, and Roman Wearsch.
The son of the late Rollins and Callie Sams Gosnell of Mars Hill, he lived most of his life in Buncombe County at Woodfin and Candler. Wayne was the tenth of twelve children: they were the late Della Gosnell Bradley of Weaverville, late Bessie Gosnell Sprinkle of Mars Hill Highway, late Clota Gosnell Buckner of Asheville, late Era Gosnell Whisnant of Morganton, and the late Lester, Velt, Fred and Ralph Gosnell. He is survived by two sisters, Fuschia Gosnell DeBruhl of Weaverville and Lillian Gosnell Tweed of Asheville, and a brother, Paul Rex Gosnell of Nashville, TN and a number of nieces and nephews.
Wayne retired in 1980 from American Enka Co. (BASF) after 38 years. He was a charter member of the Candler Lions Club since 1946, and a charter member of Dogwood Chapter of National Campers since 1966. He remained an active member of Hominy Baptist Church until his death where he was an ordained deacon. He was a member of Enka Pioneer Club and Hilltoppers at Hominy Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Hominy Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Joe Yelton and the Revs. Charlie Sams and Mary Caldwell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, NC 28715.
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Louise,
I am just hearing of Wayne’s passing and the first thought I had was that I didn’t visit him as I had intended to do. This is a reminder for me that life is so fragile and just as the Bible says, is like a vapor.
I know Wayne will be remembered by everyone as a kind, careing man, who loved life, family and friends. He was a true Christian and I thought the world of him.
I am so sorry that I didn’t know about his passing sooner. I would have attended the visitation and funeral. I fully believe that our God will give your family more than sufficient Grace to overcome this loss. May God Bless You.
–Jacqui
We are praying for and thinking of you, Aunt Louise, Jessica and Morris. Love, David and Mary
Louise, Jessica, Morris and Family:
I remember the good times we have shared through the years. Our Son, Wayne, was named after your Wayne if you remember. That is a good name because they are both great guys.
May faith be your guide through this time of grieving and may it be your source of strength and the light of each tomorrow. May you find comfort in this prayer:
Please give us strength and courage, Lord, to bear what we must bear. Nudge us when our faith is weak to remind us you are there. Give us hope for our tomorrows, tell us life will go on. Show us, Lord, that all this darkness will be followed by dawn. You have led us through many things, you’ve pulled us through before. Hold us up, Lord, till we’re through this one and we are strong once more.Amen
My love, prayers, and God’s blessings to all the family,
LOUISE
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.
CHARLENE
Louise, Jessica, Morris and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. Wayne was a man of distinction and compassion, an icon in the church and community, and deserving of the respect. He will be missed by all.
Always,
John and Elaine Sutton
Louise and family: My sincere
sympathy to you. I have many good
memories of Wayne and Louse and
Hominy Baptist Church. You will be
in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Burgin
I am Mary Ann and Edwin Bailey’s daughter. Wanted the family to know each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I live in Charlotte and read the Asheville Citizen Times on line. I saw where Mr. Gosnell had passed away. He was in Mother and Daddy’s wedding, March 23, 1951. I will always remember him taking care of Hominy Baptist Church. I can remember him moving the grass and keeping the church clean. Please take care.
My love – Glenda Bailey Shepardson
Hi Louise, Jessica, Eric, Morris, and Grandchildren:
We have very fond memories of Wayne we could not help but love him and admire his Christian walk with the Lord. We also remember his work with the Candler Lions Club. If we needed a broom we knew who to contact.
God Bless You and bring you comfort in your pierods of grief. You and your family will be remembered in our prayres.
Christian Love,
Anne & Ed Willis
Our deepest sympathy to you and your
family.
Sincerely,
Wayne & Neil Jordan
It is with deep regret that Linda and I have just learned about Wayne passing away. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Uncle Wayne will be missed greatly. He was a good christian man who always had a smile and a joke to brighten your day. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of mourning. Love Rob, Athena, & Jasmyne
Louise, Jessica, Morris, Eric & Michelle and families,
Pat and I want to express our sympathy in your loss. Through the 23 years I served as Pastor of Hominy Baptist Church, as well as long before I arrived, and after I retired, Wayne Gosnell was a tremendous contributor to the life and ministry of that church. His work in maintaining the church’s facilities through many years was exceptional, as well as his ministry as a Deacon, and his early years’ work with the youth and their ball teams left lasting value to the lives he touched. His community service through the Lion’s Club was typical of his spirit of service. We know you will miss him greatly. God bless all of you.
We will miss a good neighbor.
We will miss a good neighbor.
Dear Louise, Jessica, Eric and Michelle,
Your family has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember and even before. When Michelle and I walked home from school each day it was to find Wayne working hard in service to Hominy. I am thankful for both the memories and the continuing legacy of your entire family.
May God Bless,
Lee and Cindi (Halyburton) Thompson
Rachel, Matthew, and Ian
Dearest Louise, Jessica and Morris,
We were traveling for the past two weeks as were not able to be around for the memorials for our friend Wayne. This is a reminder of how tenuous is life. We were shocked at this news because I last saw Wayne at Lions Club as I was helping the Eastern Star serve dinner. Wayne was a kind, giving, compassionate and faithful member of our community and will be sorely missed. May God bless you all in the days ahead. According to God’s word, He is now blessing Wayne with Heaven.
Lots of Love and Prayer,
Wilb & Mary