Joe Gosnell, 79, of Alma, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 in Fort Smith. He was born January 5, 1942 in Bigelow to Loyd and Willie Gay Gosnell. He served in the U.S. Army, was a retired lather, and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Gosnell; and a grandson, Sgt. Alan “A.J.” Castillo, U.S. Army.
He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Davis and husband James of Barling; a son, Joe N. “Shorty” Gosnell and fiancée Debbie of Lincoln; four grandchildren, Derrick Castillo of Greenwood, and Justin Gosnell, Dee Castillo, and Courtney Smith, all of Alma; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Gill Cemetery Pavilion. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.