Wednesday, May 22, 2024 8:19 am

William J. "Bill" Gold, age 79, of Forest City, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Bill was born in Shelby, NC May 27, 1944, and was a son of the late Griffin and Ellie Campbell Gold.

He was a 1962 graduate of Shelby High School and member Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Shelby. Bill was the retired owner of the former Hickory Log Barbecue Restaurant in Forest City which he operated for 44 years. He was most proud of his work as Corporate Chairman for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life as well as the board of the Rutherford County TDA. He was Citizen of the Year by the Forest City Jaycees.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Gold, Robert Gold, Doug Gold, Dan Gold and sisters, Margaret Cummings and Elizabeth Revels.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Patsy Gold, his son, Eric Gold (Gina) of Forest City, his daughter, Angela Bolt (Johnny) of Forest City, his brother, Phil Gold (Diana) of Lexington, SC and five grandchildren.

The funeral was held May 19 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Nathan Edwards officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.