Drew Gosnell Jr.

SIMPSONVILLE — John Andrew "Drew" Gosnell Jr., 42, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, December 4, 2021, in Simpsonville, S.C.

Born in Greenville, he was the son of John Andrew Gosnell and Nora Palmer Greenway.

Drew graduated from Greenville High School and Greenville Technical College, where he earned his Registered Nurse Certification. He was an RN in the Greenville Hospital System.

Drew will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his compassion, and his love of playing the guitar and enjoying all types of music. He lived out a spirit of kindness and generosity, always making time to help his friends and even opening his home to those who needed a place to stay. He brought happiness to others and impacted the lives of everyone he met.

Drew is survived by his father, John and wife Susana of Flat Rock, N.C.; step-father and mother, Jeff and Nora Greenway of Prosperity, S.C.; a brother, Justin Gosnell of Pelzer, S.C.; a step-sister, M.G. Greenway of Honolulu, Hawaii; and cousins, Ann-Marie Rader (Jeff), John Hudson (Ashley), Harrison Hudson (Rachel), Mary Ellen Benz (Tyler), Will Nussman (Shea), Henry Nussman, Derek Joye, Laurin Joye Brooks, Craig Gosnell, Mark Gosnell, Daniel Gosnell, Meagan Gower Vanzant, Brendan Gower, Allison Gosnell McClellan, Amy Gosnell Wilkinson, Emma Gosnell and James Gosnell.

Visitation was held Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 1:00 to 1:45 at Chapin United Methodist Church, 415 Lexington Ave, Chapin, SC. The funeral service followed at 2:00 pm, held by Rev. Jody Flowers and Rev. Paul Allen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chapin United Methodist Church, Life Bridge of Newberry, S.C., Galilee Baptist Church of Easley, S.C., or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Address information may be found at whitakerfuneralhome.com.

Memories and condolences may be left for the family on Drew's tribute wall at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com.

Whitaker Funeral home is honored to assist the family.