Rev. Edmundo G. Gonzalez

May 9, 1931 - February 23, 2017

Princeton

Rev. Edmundo G. Gonzalez, age 85 died Thursday morning at his home. Born May 9, 1931 in Cotulla, TX, he was a son of the late Pablo G. and Maria De Leon Gonzalez. Rev. Gonzalez was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in both the US Army and the US Navy and was later a 13 years veteran of the Civil Air Patrol. Rev. Gonzalez pastored several churches in the Johnston County area including Hopewell OFWB Church and Rains Crossroads OFWB Church, concluding his ministry at Warsaw OFWB Church in Duplin County.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Rains Crossroads OFWB Church with the Rev. Mark Hobbs and the Rev. Johnny Sullivan officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife Joel Ruth Joyner Gonzalez; children, Deborah G. Barkley and husband Bradford of Huntersville, Carla Ruth Urena and husband Steven of Raleigh, Edmundo "Eddie" G. Gonzalez, Jr. and wife Linda of Kenly and Paul T. Gonzalez and wife Karrie of Turkey; siblings, Ignacio Gonzalez, Julian Gonzalez, Robert Gonzalez, Martha Martinez and Hope Gonzalez; grandchildren, Ashley, Jamie, Leslie, Lucas, Lindsey, Lauren, Matt and Stephen and two great grandchildren, Hayley and Analise.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Parrish Funeral Home in Selma.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clayton and the 3HC Hospice of Smithfield, for their kind and caring treatment of Rev. Gonzalez during his sickness.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions may be made to the University of Mt. Olive , 634 Henderson Street, Mt. Olive, NC 28365.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at parrishfh.com

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Published by The News and Observer on Feb. 25, 2017.

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Linda & Don Beckett

March 2, 2017

Mrs. Gonzalez, I was so sorry to read of Chaplain Gonzalez's passing in the newspaper. By the time I was aware, his funeral had been completed, so I could not attend. He was a wonderful man, with such a true love of the Lord and served our CAP squadron with much dignity and respect. He will be greatly missed by many. Linda and Donald Beckett, Johnston County Civil Air Patrol.

Janie Taylor

March 1, 2017

Mrs. Gonzalez and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Gonzalez was a wonderful man. He was one of my favorite substitute teachers in school at SSS High School. He was truly a great inspiration to me and to others as well. I thought of him often. Truly a devoted man of God. May God's calming peace comfort you all. Our loss is Heaven's gain. God is our refuge. Love and prayers, Janie Taylor,

Mary Alice Richardson

February 28, 2017

So sorry for your loss! What a wonderful family!!! The nicest ever!!! God give you peace at this time!! Love all of you!! Mary Alice Richardson

Oscar Faircloth

February 27, 2017

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Hold on to your good memories.

William & Gloria Overby

February 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of family and friends.

Bill & Dorette Sellers

February 26, 2017

Mrs.Gonzalez and family, so sorry to hear of Rev. GONZALEZ's passing, he was really a devoted follower of the Lord. I enjoyed hearing him when he was preaching at Hopewell and he married me and my first husband, that was a long time ago but I enjoyed running into him sometimes in Wal-Mart and talking with him and you. May God comfort you and your family , you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Starnes

February 25, 2017

Debbie so sorry to hear of your dads passing. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Donna Starnes.

Lorrie Hargreaves

February 25, 2017

Ashley,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. The memories you have of him will remain with you always....may you take comfort in them and always renember the love. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Julia Storm

February 25, 2017

Paul, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Julia Storm

Lib Evans Watson

February 25, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Rev. Gonzalez's family. God has called another angel to his fold. I was shocked when I learned of his passing because I haven't seen him lately. He was a devoted christian man and I know God was proud of his service. He served Rains Crossroads FWB Church with dignity and dedication and I am so proud to have known him.

February 25, 2017

So sorry to hear about Reverend Gonzalez passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Linwood & Sylvia Rowe

February 24, 2017

So sorry to hear about the loss of our neighbor. He will be missed. Praying for comfort for you and the family.

Robert and Gloria Hayes

February 24, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to all the Gonzalez family. Robert and I have wonderful memories of all of you at Hopewell and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dave and Evelyn Strickland

February 24, 2017

Ashley,
Very sorry for the loss of your grandfather. You and your family are in our prayers.

Ardith Taylor

February 24, 2017

Paul and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. Sending up prayers of comfort for you and your family.

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