Emmanuel-Gatling Jr.-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home - Hampton

Emmanuel A. Gatling Jr.

Jun 1, 1986 - Dec 3, 2014

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Bro It's been 9 years and honestly there is not a day that goes by I don't think about you. I often see awkward moments of life and can almost hear what joke you would or word of wisdom you would give. So many times when I was going through God has always allowed you to some how give me comfort and find the strength to move forward even at times when it feels almost unbearable. I made a promise I would watch of your daughter and support in every way possible. We often talk about you or come...

Hey Mel. Its been 7 years. I know you are rejoicing above but my tears can't help but to flow when just looking at your pic. Even through a pic your energy and personality burst thru. I love you bro. continue to rest easy and at peace.

Love you miss you rip❤❤❤

"My Brother", I charish those words everyday I walk this earth. I was blessed to have you as my younger brother. I remember our insightful conversations and the many memories we shared from our childhood til we became adults. I often look upon your daughter and see so much of you within her. She embodies all the good that existed in you bro. I miss you everyday and with each passing year my love and respect for you grows so much more. Too often people take the presence of others for granted...

Well buddy, I'm gonna miss ya. I'm going to miss our sit downs during lunch and dinner on the Dredge Essex. We had so many good conversations about our kids and I knew No one could love your daughter like you do. Your in a better place and hope your looking down on us and protecting us. Love ya my Brother and friend

I am so sorry about your loss, may you continue to trust in God, and know that he is too wise to ever make a mistake, even though the hurt and pain will continue, but we know that time heals all pain. Just continue to keep him close to your hearts.I wish i had the pleasure of knowing Emmanuel or your family, I am drawn to your family because of all the love that you all have for him, i will continue to pray that you all will continue to heal and know this too shall pass, and each day...

My Brother. As I write this I think of us all running together as kids remembering the laughs we had with our mom and other family members. Emmanuel I truly miss u bro from the jokes, to in depth conversations to just the brotherly embrace. No words can quiet describe the honor I have of knowing you as my brother. I know one day I will see you again but know that so long as live I will do all I can for your daughter my niece. I will be there no matter what. You rest easy my brother and...

Sometimes we just don't understand Our Heavenly Father's plans. Today was def one of those days. I pray for the comfort, love, and overwhelming peace for the family and especially the princess of Emmanuel Mannie Gatling Jr.. I couldn't help but to be moved to tears as I learned of the event that took place. Truly God has welcomed His son home with open arms and that gives me peace to know that such an amazingly beautiful spirit is with His Daddy God. Thank you for the blessing of allowing me...

Emmanuel we will always carry you in our hearts not a day go by we don't think about you I know you are the most beautiful angels ever watching over us all til we meet and the family see you one day in heaven continue to watch ova us ..we love you miss u to??our brother

Obituary

Emmanuel's Obituary

Emmanuel A. Gatling Jr. (A.K.A Mannie), 28, of Newport News, Va; was called home on December 3, 2014. Viewing will be held on Wednesday December 10, 2014 from 1-6 PM at the Funeral Home. Funeral service celebration will commence on Thursday December 11, 2014 at Full Gospel Kingdom Church located at 3114 Washington Ave Newport News, Va. Bishop Hawkins will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farms Road.The Gatling/Smith family is receiving services of comfort from Nickelson-Cummings Funeral Home.

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