Roland A. Gosnell, Jr. age 81, of Mt. Airy, MD died Monday February 24, 2003 at his home.
He was born November 6, 1921 in Mt. Airy, Carroll County, Maryland the son of the late Roland Anthony Gosnell, Sr. and the late Dorethene E. Gosnell (nee Gunn).
He served in the Army during WWII in the Medics. He had his Realty License, agent for 25 years. He retired from being self-employed, Gosnell Flooring Contractor business for 35 years. He was a member of the State Central Committee Republican Party for 10 years and member of the Tax Assessment Appeals Board for 10 years. He was a Life Member of VFW # 8806 in Union Bridge. He was a Life Time Charter member of the Westminster Elks #2277, and a member of Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club for 48 years and 1 month, joined January 24, 1955, and he was awarded the highest Lionism award, the Melvin Jones award. He loved the water, fishing, boating and crabbing on the bay. He loved to snow ski. He graduated in 1939 from Mt. Airy High School.
He was the husband of June S. Gosnell (nee Stoner).
He was survived by his son and daughter in law Brett S. and Kim Gosnell of Mt. Airy, his sister and brother in law- Nan and Earl Hyde of Linwood, MD and sister in law- Jean Gosnell of Oakland, MD. He was predeceased by brother Charles E. Gosnell. He was a loving Pap of Austin and Kyle Gosnell. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Brother in law of Carl Stoner and wife Margie of Westminster and survived by an Aunt Dorothy Gosnell of Mt. Airy.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday March 2, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, MD (Beside South Carroll High School) with the Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club and the Westminster Elks #2277 participating in the service, with the Rev. John O. Price, Methodist clergy officiating.
Private Interment
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Charity of your choice in memory of Roland A. Gosnell, Jr.
Arrangements made by: Burrier-Queen Funeral Directors, P.A., www.burrier-queen.com