Ashland, Virginia
GATEWOOD, Leonard W. "PeeWee," 69, of Ashland, passed away on July 9, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Gatewood; and his parents, Pearl and Samuel Gatewood. He is survived by his son, William Scott Gatewood; sister, Alyene Clark and husband, Don; numerous extended loving family members; and devoted friends, Marvin and Lois Overby, Marie Johnson, Bill and Jackie Stanley. He retired after 50 years of service with the Ashland Shell. PeeWee attended the Ashland Church of God and was an avid fan of NASCAR. He was an Army veteran, serving with the Combat Engineers in Vietnam. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Signal Hill Memorial Park at 2 p.m.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
It was with total sadnees to us to learn that Pee Wee had passed on to be with his lord. Pee Wee and Scott came to hear up play country and gospel music when ever they could. They always had more fun than we did. He will be missed by all his music friends
The Barker Family and band members.
July 15, 2012
It was with total sadness to us to learn that Pee Wee had passed away . Him and Scott came to hear up play country and Gospil music when every they could . They always had more fun than we did. They will greatly be missed by us . The Barkers Family and band members. [email protected]
July 15, 2012
Scott,
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Friend,
Marcia
Debbie morris
July 15, 2012 | Gum Spring, VA
Pee Wee, We'll miss you and all of the jokes you told over the years. Scott your Dad was a good man. You will be one also.
Bob Saady
July 13, 2012
Pee Wee thanks for the laughs and jokes we shared together at the Ashland Texaco years ago (now Ashland Shell). You will be missed.
Howard Spurlock
July 13, 2012 | Hanover, VA
Scott,
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, please call if you need anything.
Your friends at Hanover County Community Services Day Health and Rehab.
July 12, 2012
thank you pee wee for being a great property manager for the wonderful folks of the palm leaf...you will be missed
bryan smith
July 11, 2012 | Ashland, VA
Scotty Boy - My love and prayers to you during this time. Your daddy was a good man and I know he's proud to see the man you've become. He will be missed. We will see you in the mountains of VA soon. Love you, Terra
Terra Lawson
July 11, 2012 | Sevierville, TN
We will miss your sweet smile and the fun we had in the last 45 years. Love you so much Eunice, Bobby & Jacob
July 11, 2012