Ellis Gaskill, Sr., 94, died Saturday, March 22, 2014 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Willa Spain Gaskill.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a former member of Hobucken United Methodist Church and served as superintendent for 25 years.
He is survived by one son, Ellis Gaskill Jr. and his wife Karen; daughter, Betty G. lee and husband Harry, both of New Bern; three grandchildren, H. Edward Lee, Brian and Lisa Witt.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 24, 2014 11:00 a.m. at Cotten funeral Home. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Cotten Funeral Home.