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Kevin Gatling Obituary
He was born in North Carolina on April 17,1982, to Kevin McCray Gatling Sr. and Barbara Mabry.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Michelle Gatling; and one son, Paris Jacob Gatling; his mother, Barbara Mabry of Kileen, Texas; and his father, Kevin McCray Gatling Sr. of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Damian Mabry of North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held noon Thursday, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel 1601-27th St. NN, VA 23607 (757) 380-0251. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be sent to www.cookebros.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Gatling
Rebecca Gatling
October 4, 2008
To All,
We would like for everyone to know that me and Paris are doing well, due to God's help. Thank you for all of your prayers and love we really appreciate it. Sincerely Rebecca and Paris Gatling.
September 20, 2008
Rebecca,
Our family prayers go out to you and little Paris. Remember what a wonderful man Kevin was and never forget the memories you made. You will always have our undivided attention and love....ALWAYS
The Gatling Family
Jared Minggia
September 20, 2008
Im sorry to hear about the lost of a wonderful young man but god needed him more than we did to his wife keep ur head up and to his son ur dad was a good man and he will be watchin u and to the family be strong
cynthia mabry pittman
September 19, 2008
Barbara Jean sorry I was no able to attend the homegoing but you was in my heart and always will be.Bam will always be remember, he was a lovable cousin. God will always be there for you, just keep the FAITH.
Steven Flemming Jr.
September 18, 2008
Cousin Rebecca,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss you and Paris are enduring. Stay strong. You know I'm here for you.
Ebony Pittman
September 17, 2008
Bam was my good and dear cousin who means a lot to me....He will always be in my heart and thoughts....Even though we lost touch and hadnt seen each other in a while he was and will always be in my heart and a special person to me....I truely miss him more than words can describe
Love Always
Ebony
Punky
September 17, 2008
Bam was my brother, best friend , and cousin. I am going to miss talking , and laughing with him everyday. I love and miss him so much that it is hard for me to believe and to focus. Aunt Barbara Jean, Kevin Sr., Damian, Rebecca, and Paris your prayers are with me. If we stay strong and have faith in God we will make it. Love you all
MYRA JOYNER
September 17, 2008
KEVIN WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM AT NORTHROP GRUMMAN SHIPYARD. KEVIN WAS A PLEASANT AND POLITE YOUNG MAN. KEVIN DIED TOO SOON AND HE IS IN GOD'S HANDS NOW. I WISH AND PRAY THAT HIS FAMILY WILL BE BLESSED AND WILL KNOW THAT KEVIN WILL WATCH OVER THEM ALWAYS.
T-Hayes, LaToya Taylor and Tarrance Jr.
September 17, 2008
He will truly be missed. We are always here for you and Paris whenever you are in need.Have faith in the Lord because he will bring you through. We will continue to keep the family in our prayers.
Elnora Scott
September 17, 2008
Rebecca, We were sorry to hear about Kevin. We will keep you and Paris in our prayers and we are here for you.
With Love and Sympathy,
Your Fleming Cousins
September 17, 2008
sorry to hear of you loss ,may god continue to bless you and family
DD Hanson
September 17, 2008
This was truly a tragedy, and a wake up call for all that knew him. He was like the little brother I never had. He'll be missed something bad.
R. Johnson
September 17, 2008
Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God continue to keep you under his site.
Sister Johnson
Hampton, VA
Eld. Sidney Lassiter
September 17, 2008
May the Lord bless and be with you in this hour of bereavement. Renee and I and Sidney and Sydell, will be praying for you (Rebecca, Paris and extended family) . Take care and know that we love you and are here for you.
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