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Lafayette Gatewood Obituary

Gatewood, Lafayette Jr. 72, of University City, MO passed away peacefully on March 22, 2013 in St. Louis. He was born on September 24, 1940 in Memphis, TN, graduated from Melrose High School (1958), and received a B.A. in Mathematics and played football for Rust College in Holly Springs, MS (1962). He retired in 1994 after 30+ years as a Cartographer for the Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his second wife, Gloria (Burgess Ross) Gatewood, his younger brother, Dr. Elton Gatewood, 5 children (Lafayette III, Marena, Sandra, Jackie, Alan), 2 step-daughters (Marcie, Tammy), and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Odessa (Mitchum) Gatewood, his parents, a brother (Early B. Gatewood), and two sisters (Dorothy Gatewood and Virginia Gatewood Stewart). Services: Funeral services will be held on March 30, 2013 in St. Louis, MO. www.wcharrisfd.com
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Mar. 28, 2013.

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Ronald Still

April 1, 2013

Mr. Gatewood really was like a relative to me. May God bless and keep his soul!

Lloyd Flowers

March 31, 2013

The Flowers family pass along our deepest sympathy. It was a pleasure to know Mr. Gatewood. I admired him for the detection he had for his family. We had some great conversations over the years.

"Hitman"

William Scott

March 29, 2013

I enjoyed the years we had as football team members for the Rust College Bearcats. You'll be remembered by me and other teammates.

Sarita Mitchum

March 29, 2013

I thank God for blessing us with you. Without you, I wouldn't have the awesome cousins that I look up to. Distance kept our paths from crossing often, but the love & heart warming smiles I will forever cherish. I pray for strength over our family, as we grieve the loss of a great man. Much love, peace & happiness, as we also give thanks for the time God has allowed you here on earth.
Sending Love from Oklahoma,
Sarita Mitchum & Family

Prentiss Gatewood

March 29, 2013

A "tremendous Man" my dear Father-in-Law. Always constant and compassionate. Always encouraging, nurturing and proud. Always insightful, a great listening ear and entertaining. Always my heart . Thank you Mr. Gatewood. Love, Prentiss

Earnest E. Lacey

March 28, 2013

LaFayette,
Growing up, you were and always will be my best friend. I'll never forget what your parents did for me. Your home became a safe haven for me....and you provided the closeness I needed to guide me through those difficult days. The last conversation I had with you I ended by saying,I love you man. You responded by saying...I love you too. If it's God's will, Elaine and I will be in St. Louis to bid you fairwell my friend,dear friend. God Bless you man.

Earnest

March 28, 2013

You were a very dear and special uncle to me and you will always be remembered.
Joyce

March 28, 2013

Played football w/Lafayette at Melrose HS, Haven't seen or talked w/him for awhile. Talk regular w/Dr. Elton Gatewood, alwawys sent regards to Lafayette. He was a great guy, from Orange Mound, Tn. Rest in peace.
Wm Woods & Family

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