Thursday, December 27, 2018 7:44 am

Charles Gosnell, 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away December 15, 2018.

Charles was born December 15, 1937 to the late Ishmeal Gosnell and Minnie Harris Gosnell. He was a loving father, husband, brother and son.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Alma Gosnell; son, Scott Gosnell; two step daughters, Pamela Greene and Teresa Pullium; four grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Arrowood and Patsy Mooney; two brothers, Jean Gosnell and Donald Gosnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Joe Russell Bright Jr.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Forest City. Interment followed the service at Cliffside Cemetery.

Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.