Dathan Floyd Gatson

Dathan Floyd Gatson obituary, Wyandotte, MI

Dathan Floyd Gatson

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Dathan Gatson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kernan Funeral Service on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Dathan Floyd Gatson, age 64 of Westland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. at Kernan Funeral Services, 1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, Michigan. A service will be held on the same day at 3:00 P.M.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kernan Funeral Service

1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Send Flowers

Oct

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kernan Funeral Services

1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Send Flowers

Oct

22

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kernan Funeral Service

1020 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Kernan Funeral Service