Willie Mitchell Gosnell, age 88 passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Born in Greenville County, SC, he was a son of the late Edward and Grace Gosnell, and was one of thirteen children. He was a long time resident of Houston Heights, and has resided in Tomball, Texas for the past 13 years.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Gosnell; 3 daughters, Jan Dunn, Marilyn Word and husband Bobby, and Gina Reese and husband Maurice; 3 sons, Michael Gosnell and wife Mary, Wendell Gosnell and wife Geralynn, and David Shannon Gosnell; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2017 at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home, 13102 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77060. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment will follow at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org or to The American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org