In Loving Memory of Maverick Knoll Goldsboro & Kenly, North Carolina
It is with profound sadness that the communities of Goldsboro and Kenly, North Carolina, mourn the loss of Maverick Knoll, a beloved son, brother, friend, and community member, whose passing has left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Maverick’s time on this earth, though far too brief, was filled with energy, love, laughter, and a spirit that inspired everyone around him.
Born and raised in North Carolina, Maverick spent his life connecting people and places. He had ties to both Goldsboro, known for its proud military history and close-knit community, and Kenly, a peaceful small town where friendships are genuine and neighbors treat each other like family. Whether you knew Maverick from school, work, or simply around town, you knew a man who lived with purpose and compassion.
Maverick was best known for his heart of gold and his willingness to help others. He never met a stranger, and he had a natural way of making people feel comfortable and seen. Friends describe him as someone who could light up a room with a smile, someone who gave the shirt off his back without hesitation. He had a rare and beautiful ability to make others laugh even on the hardest days, and his sense of humor was as big as his heart.
A man of many talents and passions, Maverick enjoyed life’s simple pleasures—spending time outdoors, working with his hands, helping his family, and sharing stories that brought people together. He valued connection over convenience and substance over surface. Whether he was helping a neighbor fix something, sitting on a front porch talking about life, or throwing a football around with the younger kids in the neighborhood, Maverick made people feel like they mattered.
He also held a deep appreciation for North Carolina itself—the countryside, the slower pace of small-town life, and the strength found in community. He lived his life rooted in values passed down through generations: loyalty, resilience, humility, and love.
Maverick’s passing has been met with an overwhelming outpouring of grief and love. His family has received countless messages, each telling a story of kindness, a moment of laughter, or a simple act of generosity that left a lasting impression. It is a testament to the life he lived—a life that, though too short, made a lasting impact on those who were lucky enough to know him.
He leaves behind a heartbroken family and a wide circle of friends who will carry his memory with them forever. His legacy will not be measured in years, but in the joy he brought, the people he helped, and the love he gave freely and without condition.
Funeral arrangements and memorial service details will be announced in the coming days. As the communities of Goldsboro and Kenly come together to honor his memory, Maverick Knoll will be remembered not only for the life he lived but for the love he gave—and for the light he brought into the lives of so many.