LEONARD GOOSLIN, affectionately known as “Pa”, 90 years of age of Hurley, VA, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness. Born in Pike County, KY, he was the son of the late Tolbert “Tom” and Elizabeth Blackburn Gooslin. He was a resident of Buchanan County most of his life living in the Hurley Area. Leonard served in the United States Army during World War II and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. In addition to the commendation from France, Gooslin also received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, rife and sharpshooter medals, seven in all. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was a retired Coal Miner, Carpenter and Woodworker.

Mr. Gooslin was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Allen Gooslin, 1976.

He is survived by 2-Daughters: Patsy Hale, Hurley, VA, Kathy and husband Ernest Hagy, Hurley, VA, 1-Sister: Alice Williams, Red Jacket, WV, 3-Grandchildren: Steven and wife Chasity Hagy, Hurley, VA, James Keith Hagy, Vansant, VA, Kevin Hale, Richlands, VA, 5-Great-Grandchildren: Steven Kyle Hagy, Hurley, VA, Keaton Blake Hagy, Hurley, VA, Brian Edward Hagy, Marion, VA, Madison Hagy, Hurley, VA, McKenzie Hagy, Hurley, VA

He was preceded in death by 2-Sisters: Edith Miller and Victoria Johnson; 4-Brothers: Frank, Jess, Ben and Charlie Gooslin; 3-Half-Sisters: Ann Webb, Elsie Ogle and Margaret McCoy; and 2-Half Brothers: Andy and Everett New.

Funeral Services for LEONARD GOOSLIN will be conducted Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at the Blackey Church of Christ with Evg. Rick Stiltner, Evg. Mike Rife and Evg. William L. Neeley officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Friday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M.

Mr. Gooslin will be moved to the Blackey Church of Christ Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. to await the funeral hour at 1:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Steven Hagy, James Keith Hagy, Kevin Hale, Bobby Conn, Clinton Hurley and Justin Hurley.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Kabaria, Nursing Staff of Clinch Valley Hospital, Heritage Hall Nursing Home Staff, David and Sue Cook, Ernest Hagy, and Special Angels: Medla Jean Ling, Regina Justus, Angela Owens, Emily Hunt, Lena Jackson, Sonja Hurley, Patricia Sullivan and Keshia Hackworth.  

Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of Childs Gentry Post No. 7360 of the Veterans of Foreign War.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.