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for Earl Gatlin
December 29, 2012
I pray for you all in this next yr and through the holidays .I often think of ya'll and hope you are all well.Amy stowe 800-2685 love you all take care
Ruby Johnson
January 11, 2012
So sorry to hear about your husband - my thoughts go with you.
Patrick Palmer
January 10, 2012
Dear Betty, Brad, Coley and extended family. I have been away to Kansas attending a wedding and just returned to work today to learn about Gene passing away. I am so sorry for you and the whole family. He was a fine man and I am sure will be missed by many. God will take care of him and he will continue to smile down on his beautiful family. He will see you again in better times. I want to send my condolence to the whole family and I will keep everybody in prayer in this time of your loss.
Patrick Palmer
Coley Gatlin
January 8, 2012
My Dad
Times like these make me reflect on my life. Too frequently, I think we hurry from event to event and miss the importance of our relationships with others. Times like these remind us how fleeting our time together can be.
Sitting in my parent's study surrounded by pictures and memories of our lives, I've tried to reflect on who my Dad was: He was a son, a brother, a cousin, a classmate, a friend. He was a husband, a father, an uncle, a co-worker, a volunteer, a coach, a grandfather, and a “Papa”.
Each of you have pictures and memories of time spent with my Dad. Thank you for the time, energy, and experiences you have shared with my father because they have shaped who he was.
I've often jokingly said that I was taught by my father to always have the right tool for the job before starting it, because we frequently did not have the right tool before starting jobs while growing up in Liberty Hill. (Looking back, I think these were inadvertent character-building lessons.)
But really, this was the exception to the rule. My Dad and Mom were and continue to be excellent parents and role models.
My father was kind, compassionate, humble, hard-working, sincere, honest, and self-sacrificing. He was patient, loving, slow to anger, and willing to bear the brunt of hostilities without complaining or compromising his values.
He was committed to his community. He loved his family and friends. He was engaging and interested in others.
He didn't scale the lofty peaks, amass great fortune, or garner the highest accolades, but he touched each of our lives and I'm thankful for the time we had together.
As I was driving to the hospital Tuesday morning knowing that he was dying, I was wondering how I would get through this time. A song by Matt Redman based on Psalm 23 came on the radio called ‘You Never Let Go'.
The song starts:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, your perfect love is casting out fear.
Even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life, I won't turn back I know you are near.
And I will fear no evil, for my God is with me.
And if my God is with me, whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear?
Oh, no. You never let go…through the calm and through the storm
Oh, no. You never let go in every high and every low.
Oh, no. You never let go. Lord, you never let go of me!
Dad has been through the valley of the shadow of death.
He has been through the calm and through the storms,
Goodness and love have followed him all the days of his life,
And he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Andy Evans
January 8, 2012
Brad and Family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness and grief. I always think of your Dad with a smile and remember the time he was my next door cube mate in Finance. He would always shoot rubber bands over the cube wall and then, of course, deny doing it! Like I said, he always made me smile!
Carlene Jones
January 7, 2012
I'll never forget that beautiful smile...even after all these years..........We
know he is in good hands.
Dorothy Anderson
January 7, 2012
Betty, My thoughts are with you and I wish I had followed up sooner on trying to stay in touch with you and Earl. I often think about the times when Terry and I were with you and Earl while we were "very poor" students. We appreciated your friendship then and wish we had more time together. Since losing Terry to cancer in 1998, I have stayed in Lockhart, retiring from school but running my retirement home and rental property. Please come or call sometime. I am so sorry about your loss. Dorothy Anderson 512 787-7310
Ron and Pat Dungan
January 7, 2012
BJ and Family, Ron and I are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Gene. We have such wonderful memories. May God Bless you and your family. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Giles Family
January 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dixie Terry
January 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with this wonderful family who made Earl Gene so very happy. I will miss you here and see you in the future! With love, Sandra Duncan Kennerly
Dana Ripley
January 6, 2012
Gene will be deeply missed. He always hung in there thru thick and thin. It was my honor to work with him the past four years. BJ, we are praying for strength and peace for you and the family.
Pat Payne
January 6, 2012
Betty, very sorry to learn of the loss of your husband Gene. There is little of comfort that can be said at a time like this. But did want you to know that your Waco High school friends are thinking of you and your family.
Beverly (Chaudoin)Evans
January 5, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Maxine White
January 5, 2012
Brad and family, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing; you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. It was always a pleasure to run into Gene at work; he was always a delightful person to talk to.
Maxine White and Family
January 5, 2012
To Brad & Family: Sorry about your loss. I really enjoyed working with Gene at TxDOT. May God comfort and strengthen you during this time.-Jimmie Broaders
Beverly Petrusek
January 5, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Gene was always such a nice person at work.
Coleta Dille
January 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I know God will carry you through. Sorry for your loss.
Brent Davis
January 5, 2012
Courage in the face of adversity will be how I remember my friend Gene Gatlin. BJ, we'll be here for you after it's all over and the crowds have gone home. My deepest sympathies.
January 5, 2012
B.J. and family: so sorry to hear about your husband and father. Having worked with B.J. for years, know how much you loved Gene and how much you both loved UT sports. Prayers are with you. Take care. arlene moody
Frank Patton
January 5, 2012
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will all miss him very much.May the Lord be with his family. He is not suffering now and is enjoying being with his family that have already gone. Frank and Gloria Patton.
January 5, 2012
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL YOUR FAMILY. LOVE THEM ALL VERY MUCH WE HAVE ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES MILDRED ALEWINE BRAUTIGAM AND HUSBAND RALPH
Amy Stowe
January 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you .I know God will carry you through,Sorry for your loss ,Amy Stowe
Amy Stowe
January 5, 2012
My Thoughts and prayers go out to such an amazing family whom Ive known for along time.I know that Gene is in a better place for sure and I'm thankful that he was there to talk to me over the phone when my dad had passed.He will be missed by all who knew him ,Love Always Amy Stowe feel free to call if you need anything 512-777-8472
Billy Killgore
January 4, 2012
See you later my friend may the Lord hold you in his arms tell we meat again.Your Friend B.J.Killgore
Jennifer Johns
January 4, 2012
I just love this family. My heart goes out to all of you. I pray that you can find peace in knowing he is in a beautiful place. Hugs to all of you.
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