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Obituary For Bob Gatlin
Mr. Bob Gatlin 71 of LaFayette, Alabama died Friday June 5, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Gatlin was born in Dothan, Alabama June 21, 1949 to the late Charles and Lessie Hall Gatlin, he grew up in the Columbus, Georgia and the Phenix City, Alabama area.
He graduated from Central High School in Phenix City, attended Southern union Junior College where he met his wife of 49 years and graduated from Auburn University with a B. S., then graduated from Virginia Commonwealth with a Masters while being in the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society.
He was a highly decorated Veteran earning the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Parachute Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Campaign Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (Clasp 69-70) Meritorious Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation, Expert Marksmanship Badge, 4th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia, and Army Vietnam Class A Insignia (6th Infantry Battalion).
Bob spent most of his professional career in the human resource field. Upon retirement, they moved to Martha's hometown of LaFayette where they have lived for the past 18 years.
He is survived by his Wife Martha Lee Gatlin of LaFayette, Al. 2 Sons Charles Robert Brown Gatlin Wife Ariana of Missoula, MT. Chase William Warner Gatlin Wife Amanda of Spring Hill, TN. Grandsons Ethan, Hunter, Harrison, and Hagen.
A private family graveside service will be held.
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Add A CondolenceMartha, It has been many, many years since I have seen you so I didn't have the privilege or pleasure of meeting Bob, but I am so sorry to hear of your loss and just wanted to offer my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha, you know I have loved Bob for as many years as I can remember. When we all lived in Virginia, he looked out for me, he always called me "sug" (sugar). I'll never forget anything about "Bobert Gatlin" as I called him. I miss him even though it's been awhile since I saw him. I have you in my prayers and always will...I love you. "sista" Carol
Mr. Bob and Mrs. Martha stayed at the Hampton Inn, where I worked at the front desk, for a few months and they were my favorite guests. I discovered during their stay that they knew my grandparents through the American Legion. Mr. Bob would bring us flowers from the farm, and always checked to make sure I had gotten a copy of the day's newspaper crossword puzzle. He was a joy to get to know. All of my prayers and blessings to the Gatlin family.
Martha, Diane and I were so sad to learn of Bob's death. Only knew Bob a short few years, but I really knew him to be a great man and a Vietnam Brother. May he RIP and welcome home Brother.
Martha we are so sorry of your loss. Bob and I would have the most fun and lots of laughter when he would come to the dental office! I enjoyed his stories he would tell me shared recipes, working with him in the catering service. He will truly be missed by all praying for you and your family!
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be for gotten! Evelyn Herring
Martha and family, Wayne and I were saddened to learn of Bob's death. He was a good neighbor, and we especially remember with gratitude his calling the fire department when we were not at home and our house caught fire. We will be thinking of you and praying for you as you make difficult adjustments in the days ahead.
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