RAYMON GOSNELL

He was born in Wheeling, WV on March 4, 1939, to the late Ruby Jarvis and Ralph Gosnell. Ray grew up in Adena, OH, graduated from Adena High School in 1957 and Muskingum University in 1961. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer in March 1962 and was honorably discharged after serving six years. Ray then sold hospital and laboratory equipment for American Scientific Products/ Baxter Healthcare for 28 years where he received multiple awards as their top producer.

He was a devout family man and attended Summit Station United Methodist Church. Ray loved working in his shop where he built, modified, and restored many vintage cars, trucks, and tractors. He was extremely talented in this area, winning numerous awards and being featured in several national publications. He was always eager to help anyone who needed a repair of any kind.

In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his beloved brother, Larry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet Heil; children, Sharon (Carol), Doug (Deann) and Brad (Lori); grandchildren Nick and Kara Gosnell, sister-in-law Nancy Gosnell, and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Visitation will be at Cotner Funeral Home, 7369 E. Main St, Reynoldsburg from 5:00p – 8:00p on Thursday, July 10th and at Summit Station United Methodist Church at 10:00a on Friday, July 11th. Service will be held at Summit Station United Methodist Church on Friday July 11th at 11:00a, the Reverend Chris Wiseman officiating. Burial immediately following the funeral at Silent Home Cemetery in Reynoldsburg.

The family express their deepest gratitude to the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, The Zangmeister Cancer Center and Mt. Carmel Hospice for their tremendous care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church.