Arthur Gilmore Goslin

Arthur Gilmore Goslin, 80, Lawrenceville, GA, entered Heaven on September 4, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born on June 27, 1937 in DeKalb, IL, grew up in Mendota, IL. where he was a track star and still holds the record for the 8/80 relay at Mendota High School. Art was employed at his family-owned pharmacy Goslin Drugs from 1959 until his move to Georgia in 1963. A major portion of his career began in 1972, spanning the transition from Western Electric to AT&T to retirement at Lucent Technologies in November 1998. After retirement, he spent most of his days on the greens working as a golf course ambassador and eating lunch at his beloved Applebee’s in Lawrenceville. In his life, he was an avid bowler and golfer. Above all, Art loved worshiping Jesus at Lilburn Alliance Church, where he was a huge presence. He loved the Lord with all his heart and loved his church family tremendously. Art was preceded in death by his parents Arthur & LeouVern Goslin of Mendota, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda Elrod Goslin; his children: Erin Goslin Hall, Julie Goslin Bowling (Mark), Pete Goslin; Grandchildren: Michelle League, Jennifer Morgan, GM1 Jeremy Morgan (Abby); Great Grandchildren: Kimberley League & PVT2 Danny League III; Siblings: Nancy Goslin Rogowski (Bob) of Wedron, IL, Herb Goslin (Margarita) of Savannah, GA & Brother in Law, Thomas “Tink” Holland; and a multitude of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lilburn Alliance Church Building Fund, please mail to PO Box 61 Lilburn, GA 30247. Visit www.Lilburn4Jesus.com 770.921.1843 Visitation, Friday, September 8th from 4-7pm at Wages & Sons (Lawrenceville) Celebration of Life, Saturday, September 9th, 11am at Lilburn Alliance Church. Interment Westview Cemetery (Atlanta) to follow.