Frank Starr Gatton
July 27, 1927 ~ November 20, 2010
Services:
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Frank Starr “Sarge” Gatton, 83, of Hollywood, MD died November 20, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born July 27, 1927 in Hollywood, MD he was the son of the late Oscar Starr and Elizabeth Dean Gatton. Mr. Gatton was the loving husband of Margaret Harris Gatton whom he married on January 28, 1950 in Holy Name Catholic Church, Washington, D.C.. Mr. Gatton is survived by his children; Janet Norton (Henry) of White Plains, MD, Marvin Gatton (Gail), Frank Gatton (Gene) and Christopher Gatton (Tammy) all of Lusby, MD. He is also survived by his sister; Beulah Rowe of Baltimore, MD, grandchildren; Angela Howe, Christina Goshorn, Emily Gatton, Katie Gatton, Jessica Gatton, Michael Gatton, Jason Gatton, Shane Gatton, Shannon Gatton, Christopher Gatton, Bruce Norton, James Norton and Mark Norton as well as his great children; Mercedes Umpstead of TX, Sheldon Howe of Leonardtown, MD, Megan and Jacob Goshorn of White Plains, MD, Lily Grace and Will Norton of TN, Landon and Talon Gatton of Hollywood, MD, Cassie Gatton of FL, and Brandon Gatton of Leonardtown, MD. He was preceded in death by his two sons; Michael Gatton and J.P. Gatton as well as his siblings; Goldie, Noots, Raechel, Edith, Lola, William, Sterling, Peter, Boots, Edward and Solomon. He received his GED in 1961 while serving in the Air Force. Mr. Gatton moved to St. Mary’s County in 1972 from Bradbury Heights, MD and was a Heavy Equipment operator on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station until retiring in 1989. Mr. Gatton served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force from 1945 until his retirement in 1965 after serving 20 years. He served during the Korean War and his Duty Stations include; Ft. Sill, OK, Panama Canal, Bolling AFB, Johnson Field, Japan, Andrews AFB, Clark AFB, Philippines, Loring AFB and Maine. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, playing cards, traveling and also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers being said at 7:00 PM by Fr. Eamon Dignan. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Henry Norton officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Mr. Gatton’s grandsons; Michael Gatton, Jason Gatton, Shane Gatton, Shannon Gatton, Christopher Gatton, Bruce Norton, James Norton, and Mark Norton. Honorary Pallbearers are John B. Thompson, Hoover Jones, Russell Millar and Calvin Morgan. Contributions in memory of Mr. Frank Starr Gatton can be made to the Hollywood Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Nana, Im so sorry to hear about Frank. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.”
“Dear The Entire Gatton Family I Truely will miss Pop Pop Frank. We Love YOu! Nana”
“Margaret and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. We will miss seeing him at church. Son and Elaine Wood”
“Pop Pop we will miss you, you were a special friend to us and we will never forget you, we loved you as our own family. Love Calvin, Pat and family”
“Margaret, I fondly remember seeing Frank (“SARGE”) riding around in his pick-up providing a friendly wave to me as I would meet him on the road. We had some very good conversations and I so appreciate all the fresh-caught fish he would take to my mom and dad (Rev. and Mrs. J.L Hoopengardner). He will always be remembered for his kindness and thoughfulness.”
“Marget Im sorry to hear about Frank. We will miss seeing him around, dearly. The Eversbergs “
“Mrs. Gatton and family Sarge was a good man and he will dearly be missed. Our condolences go out to you and your family. He is in the hands of the lord now probably telling a story until we meet again God bless you my friend.”
“Margaret & Family, We are so sorry that Frank has left you and entered the Kingdom of Heaven. May He now rest in Peace. I Hope & pray that the Family will find comfort in the days ahead. Will remember the time you came to get the furniture for Helping Hands in Hollywood. Was always doing good for others, What a Great Guy.”
“We will miss seeing Frank so much. He was always so pleasant and cheery. Condolences to you Margaret and Chris and the rest of the kids. “
“Mrs. Gatton & Family My family and I are very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Gatton. Our Prayers are with you all. “
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Gatton family. Such a fine and sweet man. He will be missed dearly.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with the Gatton family. He will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace.”
“Aunt Margaret, We are with you during this difficult time, Uncle Frank will be so dearly missed. We love you. “
” My thoughts and prayers go to the Gatton family. You welcomed me into your family with love and kindness. Pop-pop you will be greatly missed. Love you Nana!”
“NANA OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. WE ALL WILL MISS POP POP SO MUCH. HE WAS A VERY SWEET AND KIND MAN HE WLL BE MISSED.”
“I’m sorry to hear of Mr.Gatton passing. My thoughts are with the Family.”
“GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.”
“So sorry about “Big Frank” He will be missed by many of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“To the Gatton family & friends, We are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gatton family. Mr. Gatton always made it a point to say “Hey” when we came around. Mrs. Gatton and “Aunt” Janet we love your true nature of caring. Billy still thinks OE and AI should not be words in scabble or anywhere else. Mr. Gatton, we will think of you frequently. Thank you for touching our lives.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you Nana and family. Pop Pop was a special man and will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. I am blessed to be able to say that he is my Grandson’s Great-Grandfather and Landon loved him dearly. God Bless You … Cathy Shumaker”
“To Amanda and Family – I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you!”
“Nana, We are forever thankful for all that Pop-Pop and you did for us and our children!! You and the family are in our prayers. “
“To The Family and Love Ones of Frank Starr Gatton, We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. May God Bless You! “
“To The Family: Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache; but those who care and share your loss wish you, comfort and peace of mind, May you find strength in the love of your family and in the warm embrace of friends. With Deepest Sympathy “
“Aunt Margaret, Sorry to hear that Uncle Frank has passed on. He was so loved. Our thoughts and pryers are with you and your family. Love from your niece. Linda & family.”
“My sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed dearly by all.”
“Dear Margaret, Please know that you and your family are held close in prayer. May our Lord comfort your heart with His healing strength and may your memories bring you comfort. Deepest sympathy, Bruce and Kellie Daniel”
“Dearest Nana, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You and Pop Pop have been such an integral part of our lives. You both helped to mold my children as you loved them and tended to their needs as Johnny and I worked. We think of you as family. Today, our hearts ache for your loss. We will certainly miss seeing Frank and hearing Pop Pop stories. I bet Johnny is already telling him some fishtales. With all our love, the Hill Family.”
“Margaret & Family, As the days go by, know that your and your family are in our prayers. Frank was a great man who helped many, many people during his life. We will always remember him, as he was, a kind, loving man. I think Harry and him will be sharing some great stories in heaven. Barbara and Family “
“Miss Margaret, I’m so sorry for your lose. You know he is with Mike and JP. Having father and son talks. Love you, and to all your family. “
“Nana and Family we are so sorry for your loss. Frank was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Aunt Margaret, I’ll always cherish the memories of the pitch games on Friday nights. Joseph and I will miss Uncle Frank. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Bless his heart, a good man.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Mr. Gatton is by far one of the sweetest men I have ever met in my life. I always admired the love that you could see he had for his family. May God bless you all during this difficult time.”
“Thinking of you during this difficult time. Mr Gatton was a very kind, genuine person who will be missed by all.”
“Margaret, My love and prayers are with you at this difficullt time. Love you, Edna”
“I wish you much comfort; peace and many happy memories of pop pop to get you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Our prayers go out to the Gatton family.”
“Mrs. Gatton, You will be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by all.”
“Thoughts and prayers are with the Gatton family from the Fox family.”