Richard Patrick Gatton
March 17, 1946 ~ October 16, 2009
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A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD 20619. Interment will be private.
Richard P. “Pat” Gatton, Sr., 63, of Lexington Park, MD died October 16, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born March 17, 1946 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Pirly I. Gatton, Jr. of St. Inigoes, MD and the late Shirley Mae Poats Gatton. He is also survived by his children Shirley M. Davis and her husband Gary of Hollywood, MD, Bethany Gatton and Timothy Gatton, both of Lexington Park, MD as well as his sister Jean Gray and her husband Glenn of St. Inigoes, MD and his brother Pirly Gatton, III of Laurel, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Richard was a self employed auto mechanic who enjoyed motorcycle riding and being outside. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD 20619. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Richard P. Gatton, Sr. Memorial Fund.
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“Daddy, I miss you so much. But I know that you are in a better place. Grandma was waiting to greet you with her arms opened wide. Watch over us as we heal from losing you. We all have times that we will remember you and the time that we shared with you. So good and some bad but we know that you always loved us. You will always be in my thought and prayers. And I will never forget the time that we had together. Even though the last couple of weeks were not the best ones that we shared I am thankful that I was there for you. Love always and forever. Hugs and Kisses. Your daughter Shirley”
“Knowing Pat for many years and I found to be a very kind and fair man. I spoke with him about six weeks ago, he was enthusiastic about a recovery, and I am saddened to hear of his passing. May God welcome him into a better place.”
“My condolences to Pat’s family and friends. He will be missed by many. May God watch over all of you during this difficult time.”
“Shirly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember Pat as a kind and thoughtful man. Keep in mind the memories you have of him. He will always be in your heart — all you have to do is close your eyes, open your heart, and he’ll be there. Love, Aunt Pat”
“Shirley, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve known your dad for 38 years and he was always a wonderful man. We were married for 7 years and had a wonderful daughter(you). He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. He will never be forgotten. I’m so glad I got to come up and see him before his passing. May be rest in peace. I love you Shirley. Mom”
“Shirley, I am sorry to hear that your dad passesd away. I have many good memories of Pat.”
“Shirley, I am sorry to hear of your dad passing away. I know you were close. Keep your memories close to your heart. “
“I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Pat was always very kind. I will be thinking of your family.”
“Shirley,I am very sorry for your loss. Pat was a kind man who was always good to me. I will always have good memories of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We all knew each other growing up in Glenn Dale. The first thought I have was of Pat during Christmas playing at church singing WE THREE KINGS. Please take care. “
“Shirley, I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was one one of the only true friends I’ve ever had. I have soo many memories of him. He was one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. Im sorry I cant be there with you,but you’re in my prayers sweetie. Love you, Sandy – kids send their love.”
“Daddy, we both miss you so much. We both know you will always be watching over us.”
” Shirley:I was sorry to hear about Pat I wish you and the family the best and may the good Lord be with you all. Uncle Dink”