John-Gatewood-Obituary

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John Tyler Gatewood

Poquoson, Virginia

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DIED
August 18, 2018
LOCATION
Poquoson, Virginia
CHARITY
American Cancer Society

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Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions - Hampton Obituary

John Tyler Gatewood, 74, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018.  A lifelong resident of the Peninsula, He retired from Tidewater Block in 2017 after 17 years.  He was a member of the Bremond Masonic Lodge # 241 AF & AM.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years,...

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So sorry to hear of John's passing. John was my assistant Pony League baseball coach when I played for the Braves at Anderson Park in the east end. What a great guy and coach. My thoughts and prayers are with John's family in this difficult time. God Bless.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May your memories carry you through the days ahead. I'm sure John, Wanda and Wilroy are sharing memories and old stories.
Sandy Sammons

My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of John. I knew him and Wanda in our younger days and lost contact with them. May you have peace in knowing they are together again. Anna Clemins

My thoughts and prayers go out to John's family and I share in their grief for the passing of a truly good man. I had the pleasure and honor to work with John many years ago at Noland Company, and I was fortunate to be able to call him my friend. I remember our time together outside of work on the golf course, various social events, and especially a couple of golf trips to the Master's tournament and Hilton Head.
John was always positive and forever supportive of others. He had a...