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Neal Hunter Gatewood

1931 - 2015

Neal Hunter Gatewood obituary, 1931-2015, Jacksonville, FL

BORN

1931

DIED

2015

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Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel - Jacksonville

4801 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville, Florida

Neal Gatewood Obituary

GATEWOOD Neal Hunter Gatewood, 84, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2015. He was born in Portsmouth, VA. After high school graduation, he served in the Korean War with the Air Force. He was employed by Seaboard Railroad, which later merged to become CSX Corp. He retired after 30 years. He is survived by two sons, Carlo M. Gatewood and Dwight Gatewood, one daughter, Cynthia Newton, and one stepson, Michael Harshman, 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. The graveside inurnment will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd, 32218.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 27, 2015.

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Nancy Johns-Berry

January 4, 2016

Carlos, Cindy and Dwight
I remember your Dad, when I walked my parent's dog in our old neighborhood. If I would see him outside, he would speak to me. It is hard to believe our old neighborhood that we grew up in is now.
Psalm 46:1

Robert Sewell, PhD

January 3, 2016

Condolences to Neals family. I was a coworker in Marketing Research after Seaboard / LN merger. He was an inspiration for me to learn rail rates and divisions. A real mentor.

Carol McWatera-Miller

January 2, 2016

Neal was a volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital for several years and I can't begin to tell you the privilege it was for all of us who worked with him! He worked in the Transport office (I'm sorry I don't have the exact hours or years) and was always there and willing to do anything asked of him. He was a gentleman, with an awesome sense of humor and served our patients with professional, friendly care. He always had a smile for everyone he met. I looked forward to every day he came into our office to sign in and out and conversations we shared.

Neal brought me many moments of joy with his very, very Virginia Drawl and lively conversation. I was honored that he considered me a friend, but then I imagine he made everyone feel that way. He is one of those special people I have sincerely miss since I retired.

The World is better because he was here.

May The Lord comfort you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.

Carol McWaters/Miller, Director of Volunteer Services (Retired)
St. Luke's Hospital/Mayo Clinic

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4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

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