Alton 'Sonny' Gaskill

Obituary 1-888-579-7953 Code: 2002089P Alton Sonny Gaskill, Jr., 81, of Beaufort, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Brooks Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Patterson officiating. The interment with military honors and Masonic rites will follow at Carteret Memorial Gardens. He was born on August 10, 1933 on Long Island, NY to Alton Thomas Gaskill and Helen King Gaskill. Mr. Gaskill served three years in the United States Coast Guard, was a commercial fisherman for twenty-five years, worked for the Town of Beaufort for twenty years as well as serving thirty years as a volunteer fireman for the town. He was a Past Master of Franklin Masonic Lodge #109 in Beaufort, a member of York Rite in New Bern, and Past Worthy Patron of Eastern Star Chapter 128 in Beaufort. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Goodwin Gaskill; son, Leroy Tommy Gaskill and wife, Marti, of Wake Forest, NC; brother, Donald King Gaskill of Morehead City; four grandchildren, Jason, Samuel, Hannah, and Katie; two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Andrew; and a special nephew, Billy Gaskill. In addition to his parents, his daughter, Luetta Gaskill, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to York Rite Knights Templar Eye Foundation, 2100 S. Glenburnie Road, New Bern, NC 28562. Facts Born: August 10, 1933 Death: July 9, 2015 Services Visitation Saturday July 11, 2015 , 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home Funeral Service Saturday July 11, 2015 , 4:00 p.m. at Brooks Funeral Home Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Alton 'Sonny' Gaskill