Graveside service for Eddy Gatlin, age 57 of Dellrose, will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery with Rev. Ann Hatcher officiating and Higgins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gatlin passed away Monday morning at Lincoln Medical Center.
A native of Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late Edward Ray and Burnadean Birdsong Gatlin and an employee of Goodman for 38 years.
Survivors include his wife Cammy Baker Gatlin of Dellrose, brother Benny Gatlin of Dellrose, step-children Ellen Courtright, Paul Courtright both of Meridianville, AL, two aunts Almajean Birdsong of Dellrose and Doris Smith of Fayetteville.
Mr. Gatlin was preceded in death by his son Derek Gatlin.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening from 5 – 8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shiloh Cemetery.
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May those precious memories be foremost in your hearts and minds during this time of grief and pain.
( Isaiah 25:8)
Our Deepest sympathy goes out to all the Family,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.May God Bless
The Daughter Of Thelma Gatlin
To the family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Eddy. I worked with him a little at Amana. He was always smiling and a nice guy.
I pray that God will put His loving arms around you all during this very difficult time. I know his death was sudden and a shock to everyone. I know how difficult this is.
May God bless you all and help you through the coming days.
Sincerely,
Katie Womack
Cammy and children,
Thinking of you in this difficult time. You are on our prayers.
Tressa and Sonya from Dr. Drewry’s office
Bennie and Family,We are so sorry for the loss of Eddy .He was such an outgoing person.We had a lot of great remembered times at Boonshill School and he will be missed.May God Bless each of the family during this Difficult Time! Brenda (ERBurns)
I am so very sorry to hear of Eddy’s passing. He was one in a million. I worked with Eddy for 36yrs at Amana and Goodman. He was a great guy. I never ever heard anyone say that they didn’t like Eddy. He loved to pick at people and enjoyed life, and everyone enjoyed Eddy. I pray that the Lord will put his precious arms around you all and hold you close to his heart durning this difficult time. Do know you all are in my prayers. Take Care, Jo Ann Warren
So very sorry to hear of Eddy’s death. I pray your precious memories bring comfort to you at this difficult time.
God Bless,
Peggy G. Bevels
So sorry our prayers and sympathy.
My sincere sympathy goes out to your entire family. Benny, I know how good you and Eddy were to your Daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I worked with Eddy for many years at Amana and when you work with someone for years–they become family. He will be missed! God bless!
Rest In Peace, Eddy!
Benny and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you over the loss of your close family member. As you go throught this difficult time, please know others care and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
God Bless,
Floyd and Imogene
Benny sorry to hear about your brother.
So sorry to hear this Love and peace to the family