On Friday, November 6, 2020, at the age of 76, Ronald Louis Gosnell, Sr. was reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 52 years, Patricia Ann Trott Gosnell, who passed away on September 24, 2015. Ronald was born on January 10, 1944 in Sudley, MD to Bruce Wallace Gosnell and Pearl Marie Laster Gosnell. Ronnie was a very hard worker all of his life, having had a number of successful careers. Starting out as a mechanic for James Laster Wrecker Service in Rogersville, TN. After moving to Jacksonville, FL, he began working for Barton International as a certified gas and diesel mechanic. Next Ronnie took on the positions of head mechanic, truck foreman, and driver for his brother Grady’s hauling business Double G Trucking. He then worked as an over-the-road driver for KB Cold Storage. Ronnie started his last career briefly as an equipment operator, but quickly took on and excelled in the position of surveyor at 4K Construction, retiring after 25 years with that company. Ronnie enjoyed many hobbies with his wife, siblings, and children including pool, golf, bowling, fishing, stock car racing, and RC cars and airplanes. He built amazing things with his hands and had a passion for teaching and musical instruments. Among many instruments, he mastered the piano, acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, and the banjo. Ronnie touched so many lives and he will be missed by many, but the love and lessons that he taught will be remembered and carried on for many generations. Pat loved to sew, crochet, and make custom special occasion cakes. Over the years she was sought after for her one-of-a-kind work of art cakes. She also made many beautiful dolls that are still enjoyed by her family today. Ronnie and Pat were known as the neighborhood parents, providing a safe and supportive haven for all the kids in the area. They loved to laugh and spend time with their always growing family. Ronnie and Pat especially loved antique cars, watching football, watching Nascar races, and playing cards with family and friends. Ronnie and Pat are survived by their siblings, Ronnie: Grady (Mary), Kyle (Irene), Judy, Diane (Tony), Darlene (Jerry), and Pat: Henry, David, and Amelia, as well as their children Terri (George), Richard, Debbie, Kenny, and Ronnie, Jr. (Dawn). They also leave behind 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior to the service.
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Saturday, November 21, 2020 1:00 PM
Service Details Fraser Funeral Home 8168 Normandy Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Saturday, November 21, 2020 2:00 PM
Kyle Gosnell
October 13, 2022, 1:39 am
I’ll miss our golf little brother , and tbe fishing we did , not sure which one. Show up. First, me or Arnold to be your partner haha Me or Arnold in pool or golf,, we will always have fun, bet those. Heavenly streams will be full
Kim Blake
October 13, 2022, 1:40 am
Prayers and hugs everyone. May Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Trish rest in peace together.
Farlene Trent (Sister)
October 13, 2022, 1:40 am
Im so sad that youre gone from us now, but still am comforted in knowing you are in heaven with your beloved Trish and many of our family who passed before you. One day I will see you all again, and until then you will be forever in my heart.
Dewanda (Dee)
October 13, 2022, 1:41 am
My deepest sympathies to my dear neibors in the loss of Ronnie Sr. Just a very sweet kind hearted soul. I miss you sitting on porch waving in passing and often our lil chats . Just checking on each other n just small talk. That will be missed but knowing your w the Lord and your loving wife I’m happy knowing your pain free and at peace.. R.I.P. ,
Terri Gosnell Thomburg
October 13, 2022, 1:41 am
Our family has lost a wonderful soul., my Uncle Ronnie. He will truly be missed .Rest in peace now with the love of your life, Aunt Trish .
Amelia Trott
October 13, 2022, 1:41 am
Ronald Gosnell Sr You will be missed here on earth, but you are now in a better place with Trish by your side. I miss and love you both so much and hope we can all be together again some day Prayers God Bless RIP Ronnie
Debbie Collins (Daughter)
October 13, 2022, 1:42 am
You were the most Amazing, Wonderful, Father n Poppop in the world to all of us, I also ❤️ loved to watch your bowling leagues, playing pool n you was of course the best, golfing n going fishing with you, you ❤️ loved everyone the same, had a heart ️ of gold. I know you went to heaven to be with the love ❤️ of your life,(mom). I miss you
Terri Nemeth
October 13, 2022, 1:42 am
Ronald Gosnell, my Pop. Pop, as I have always told you….thank you for stepping up when my dad stepped out. I will always be grateful for our life together. You were the kindest and most patient man I know and you will be missed by all us kids. No more sorrow, no more pain. No one knows for sure what is on the other side but I hope you have met up with Mom and smiling cheek to cheek. When you see my baby girl please hold her tight and tell her Momma misses her so. I love and miss you all. Until we meet again…fly high Pop! xo,xo,xo