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Matthew Gatewood Obituary
A celebration of Matthew's life will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2009, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Clinton with burial following in the Raymond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton and will resume at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Matthew was born on August 3, 1990 and was a lifelong resident of Clinton. He graduated from Clinton High School in 2008 with honors and was a member of the Attaché Crew and the National Honor Society. He continued his education at Mississippi State University where he was majoring in civil engineering at the Shackouls Honor College. Matthew had just completed his freshman year where he maintained a 4.0 average.
A faithful communicant of Holy Savior Catholic Church, he was active in the Catholic Youth Organization and previously served as president of the C.Y.O at Holy Savior. He enjoyed assisting on mission trips to Tuttweiler, MS and Saltillo, Mexico. Matthew also was an alter server until he left for Mississippi State.
Matthew was a member of Boy Scout Troop 39 where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm. He also was a Brotherhood member the Sebooney Okasucca Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. Matthew enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing his bass guitar.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Robert Scott Gatewood and Catherine Podlin Gatewood; brother, Robert Bernard Gatewood, all of Clinton; maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Bernard and Mary Anne Podlin of Long Beach; paternal grandmother, Frances Hunt Gatewood of Clinton; his beloved dachshund, Bandit; and many other loving family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Matthew Scott Gatewood Scholarship Fund, Catholic Diocese of Jackson, P.O. Box 2248, Jackson, MS 39225-2248.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Gatewood
Joel Yelverton
May 15, 2009
You are in our prayers.
May 11, 2009
Our prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May God help you find peace in the days ahead.
Jay and Becky Gallman, Starkville, MS
Catherine Hebert
May 11, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous and sudden loss. May our Lord grant you comfort and peace. You are in my prayers!
Patricia Leaver
May 5, 2009
To the Gatewood and Podlin family,
Matt is a great kid, just know that he is still with you. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Margarette Bailey
May 5, 2009
My heart and prayers go out to all the Gatewood family. I didn't know Matthew but my grandson graduated from Clinton High School with him last May. He was totally shocked and saddened to hear of Matthew's death. May God's grace and comfort sustain you in the days and months ahead. You will remain in our prayers.
Ann (Necaise) Lee
May 5, 2009
Cathy,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your precious child. Matthew sounded like an amazing young man. As a parent who has lost a child, my heart goes out to you and your family. This is the hardest thing that you will ever go through in your life. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your faith sustain you during this vey sad time.
Jeremy Hardy
May 4, 2009
Dr. Gatewood,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family in your time of grief. May God give you strength and draw you closer together through this trial.
Jery Gundlach
May 4, 2009
Cathy and Scott
I am so sorry for you both in the loss of
your son. Please know that you and your
family are in my prayers and thoughts.
I wish I could be with you and I hope thatyou will forgive me for not being
there. God Bless you all.
Coach Jerry Gundlach
Cissi Anderson
May 4, 2009
Scottie, Catherine Robert,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that you and the entire family are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time ahead.
Karen Pickett McWilliams
May 4, 2009
Our deepest sympathies are with the Gatewood family during this time of what must be an overwhelming grief - the loss of a child.
Father God grant them comfort and strength. In Jesus Name, Amen.
Dawn Cartwright
May 4, 2009
I am so very saddened at your loss. Though I didn't know your son, I feel compelled to reach out to you. My son, Sean O'Hara died on 12/2/07 at the University of MS he also was a freshman and died the Sunday before final exams. His cause of death was ruled Sudden Cardiac Arrest. My son also had a burning love for the Lord. Our sons are now together in eternity. Know that I am here for you if you should need anything. God bless you, you are in my prayers.
Alisa Alley-Smith
May 4, 2009
Scottie, Catherine and Family,
My heart is heavy with the pain of your loss of Matthew. I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. May Gods love surround and comfort you at your time of need.
Dean Adkins
May 4, 2009
Scott, My prayers are with you and your family in this time of the deepest sorrows.
Frances Woodward
May 4, 2009
COL Gatewood and Family,
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!
With Love and heart felt sympathy,
carolyn kitchen
May 4, 2009
Catherine, if there is any thing that I can do for you, please let me know and I am very sorry for your lost
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Wanda Lowe
May 4, 2009
If there's anything we can do just let us know. We are very sorry for your loss. Just know the Lord knows best and stay prayerful. We love ya.
Missy Holmes
May 4, 2009
Catherine,
My heart is hurting for you! I don't know what to say except that I Love You and know that GOD Loves you.
Matthew was a great person, son, Christian- and now Angel...what a legacy!! I know that you are so proud.
My prayers are with you and your family Always!
Blair Johnson
May 4, 2009
Words cannot express our sympathies! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. My wife and I lost our oldest child 6 years ago. Continued Faith has strengthened us through this process. You can take solace that the Grace of our Lord will bring you together again and eternity for him is a heartbeat. Celebrate his life with confidence that you will be together again!
Heart-felt Condolences,
Dr. Blair and Susan Johnson
Patrice Creel
May 4, 2009
Catherine and Family:
Spring Ridge United Methodist Church joined I am sure many others in our Sunday morning prayer service for you and your family. I have fond memories of Matthew at Cub Scout Day Camp--with that sweet smile. I hope all your many wonderful memories will help soothe your grief. I especially pray for Robert in the loss of his dear brother.
Angela Brock Phillips
May 4, 2009
My heart goes out to each of you during this extremely difficult time. God must have been ready for your Angel. May He bless you and raise you up with strength necessary to deal with your heartache. Many prayers
Pat Bell
May 3, 2009
Matthew was such a wonderful young man. My prayers are with you. Love, Pat Bell
Laura Cullnane
May 3, 2009
Dear Gatewood family,
I was saddened to hear of Matthew's death. I have had you continually in my prayers since Friday morning. I remember Matthew as such a happy young man at Cub Day Camp. Please know that God's grace is sufficient in time of need. I love your dear family.
Timothy also sends his condolences.
Laura Cullnane
May 3, 2009
Catherine and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the death of Matthew. I cannot begin to know the grief you are experiencing right now. Please know that I will be praying that God will give you grace and strength for the days and weeks ahead. I remember Matthew as such a happy, helpful young man at Cub Day Camp, first as a camper and then as a Den Chief. (And Robert, too.) I love you and will keep you in my prayers.
Timothy sends his condolences, too.
Linda Stephens
May 3, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Our prayers are with you. We, Otto and I, and Nathan, remember scouting with you on all those camping trips. Matthew is with God now. We pray that you will know HIS peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Donna and Mike Scearce
May 3, 2009
Our family got to meet all the Podlin crew at Marissa and Christopher's wedding. Chris talked of his family, most especially his nephews, all the time. We felt like we were part of this loving and close-knit family too. We are deeply saddened at the loss of such a young life. Matt was a bright shining star of good will, humor and found joy in everything. Our hearts and prayers go with the entire family.
Karen Lindsey-Lloyd
May 3, 2009
Robert and the Gatewood Family,
Words cannot adequately express my condolences. Please know that my sincere prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Barbara (Sanders) Brent
May 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Bell Davis
May 3, 2009
Scottie, Caterine and Family.....
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. From all I have heard, you have so much to be proud of in Matthew. My God's love surround and comfort you now and always.
Allen Harris
May 3, 2009
Dear Gatewood Family,
My heart breaks for you during this time. Please know that I am praying for God's grace and comfort to each of you during this time and in the days ahead.
I have never lost a child and I can't imagine the pain it brings to your hearts. Please know that God's love will sustain you and give you peace.
Lisa Thomas
May 3, 2009
Catherine,Robert & Gatewood Family,
I am still so shocked & deeply saddened of the news of Matthew or Mathias as he was belovedly known.We made every Saltillo trip together. I was always excited when he was in my small group because I knew he would help me be in charge. I will always remember him for his strong faith,his love of the Mexican people,& his quiet strength.He was one of the finest young men I every had the pleasure of knowing.I will miss him dearly.
Kathy Butts Arnold
May 3, 2009
Dear Scott, Cathy, and family,
Please accept my deep condolences in your loss. My heart aches with the pain of a parent who has suffered the loss of a child, and I am praying for your strength during these difficult days.
Llewellyn Powell
May 3, 2009
You have my deepest sympathies. My family is praying for your entire family that God will give you strength to get through this very difficult time.
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