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My deepest sympathy to the family. Robert was a wonderful friend, and I will miss him dearly.
Linda Blackburn
November 26, 2014 | Ahoskie, NC
Powellsville, North Carolina
Dateline: AHOSKIE, NC
Robert Lee Gatling, Jr, age 79, ?took the journey? on Wednesday October 29, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Gatling, Sr. and Hester Ruth Henry Gatling of Ahoskie.
He is survived by his son, Marc Patrick Gatling (Karine) of Orleans, France: his daughter, Anne Joelle Gatling of Marmande, France; two sisters, Anna Gatling Harmon (Sidney) of Wilson, O?Shella Gatling (Roy Pattishall) of Durham. Grandchildren Corey and Laura Gatling: Lou Ann, Leo and Lara Stock of France. Nieces Tami Wiggs (David) and Tasha Weatherington (Kenny) of Wilson: nephews Brian Lee Harmon (Diane) of Wilson: Christopher Pattishall of NYC: Jonathan Pattishall of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Nicholas Pattishall of Durham: great nephews David Thorne Wiggs and Richard Lee Weatherington of Wilson and great niece Tamara LeeAnna Wiggs of Wilson; numerous close friends and his beloved feline companion ?Little Bubba?.
He was born in Ahoskie, graduated from Ahoskie High School in 1953, and from High Point University in 1958. He taught at Franklin School in NYC, was a partner with his father in Gatling and Gatling Printing in Windsor, NC, Served in Governor Dan Moore?s Administration in Raleigh, and worked in real estate development for many years in Atlanta, Ga.
A private memorial service for family and close friends will be held Friday, November 28, 2014, at 11:30 AM at Highland Memorial Gardens, with visitation to follow at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 424 Church St. West, Ahoskie, NC.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, PO Box 263. Ahoskie, NC 27910, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, PO Box 400, Windsor, NC 27983 or the charity of your choice.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be directed to the family at www.garrettsykesfs.com
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My deepest sympathy to the family. Robert was a wonderful friend, and I will miss him dearly.
Linda Blackburn
November 26, 2014 | Ahoskie, NC
You know how much Robert Lee and your entire family mean to me. I treasure my memories of him and enjoyed these pictures you shared. Sending prayers to your family.
Mary Elizabeth Speed Caudill
November 25, 2014 | Hillsborough, NC
Tasha Weatherington
November 18, 2014
Tasha Weatherington
November 18, 2014
Tasha Weatherington
November 18, 2014
So sorry to read of the passing of one of my classmates. Robert Lee was a very nice young man my heart and thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest on peace Robert Lee.
Thelma Copelad McCreight
November 06, 2014 | Wasilla, AK
I am so sadden by the death of Robert. My heart felt condolences go out to all the family.
Carolyn Martin
November 03, 2014 | Ahoskie, NC
Many Parkers are sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you. Katherine Parkker-Lowe
Katherine Parker-Lowe
November 01, 2014 | Ocracoke, NC
Robert Gatling has been just like a brother to me for many years.I already miss him very much.GOD has another GREAT ANGEL.
Bobby Eure
October 31, 2014 | Colerain, NC