William Steven Gosnell

William Steven Gosnell obituary, Knoxville, TN

William Steven Gosnell

William Gosnell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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William Steven (Cannon) Gosnell – Age 73, of Mascot, TN, passed away on September 29, 2025. Steve was a member of Little Valley Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming, fishing and loved taking care of his girls.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, William and Alberta Gosnell; son, William Scott Gosnell; and brother, Jimmy Gosnell.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma Foster Gosnell; daughter, Jamie (Josh) Ramsey; brother, Glen (Audrey) Gosnell; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Tommy) Greenlee and Kathy Mitchell; grandchildren, Macy Jo Gosnell, Jacob Ramsey and Legend Derry; and several special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Bridges Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM, with Rev. Derrick Mitchell and Rev. Jason Kirkland officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 AM on Friday at Bridges Funeral Home to go in procession to Clear Springs Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00 AM Graveside Service.
Pallbearers: Ritchie Mitchell, Luke Black, Josh Ramsey, Noah Mitchell, Jacob Ramsey and RC Mithcell. Honorary Pallbearers: Devin Mitchell and Charles Turner.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
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