of Brookland, AR
February 11, 1940 - August 15, 2022
William T. "Dub" Gatlin, 82, of Brookland passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lake City, to "Babe" and Maudie Gatlin, February 11, 1940. Dub retired from Arkla Gas as a supervisor and is a member of Brookland Church of Christ. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, bird hunting and he especially enjoyed Saturday date night.
Preceding Mr. Gatlin in death are his parents and sisters, Betty Jo Williams and Ola Mae Gatlin.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Donna Gatlin; son, Byron (Susan) Gatlin; daughter, Kerry Wagner; grandchild, Jonathan (Holland) Wagner; brother Jimmy (Raye) Gatlin and sister, Wanda (Delbert) Hathcoat.
The funeral service is graveside, Thursday, August 18, at Pine Log Cemetery, 10:00am with Jeff Heitman officiating. Pallbeares are Jonathan Wagner, Gary Williams, Ricky Hathcoat, Danny Hathcoat, Winston Brown and Curt Brown. Honorary bearers are "the guys at the coffee shop".
Visitation will be Wednesday, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Hospital.
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19 Condolence(s)
Ruby Gale Powell
Sunday, August 21, 2022
So sorry to hear about W.T., He reminds me of Uncle Babe so much. God bless you all. Gale and Jimmy Powell
Linda Shipman Morgan
Thursday, August 18, 2022
My family has spoken of Dub as being a fine man. We have always been proud of our Gatlin kinship. My prayers go out to the whole family and i am so sorry for your loss.
Becky murphy
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Prayers for your family during this difficult time. ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
May God wrap his loving arms around your family.
Mr Gatlin was a wonderful man
Tristan Dunn
Thursday, August 18, 2022
I know that Dub was a good man and loved his family and God very much I didn't get a chance to meet him but I have heard so much from his Aunt Dorris Lemons and he will truly be missed by all who came to know him and his family
Phillip and Barbara Weese
Thursday, August 18, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Dub's memory will forever linger. He was such a good man. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Harriet Richardson moss
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
W.T. Was all I remember calling him I always thought he was so handsome and such soft spoken calm guy it was an honor to be your cousin love to the family at this time god Bless
Alex Hatley
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
So sorry to hear of Mr. Gatlins passing. Prayers for family and friends! â¤ï¸
Tony Micenhamer
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Dear, Gatlin Family: please accept my condolence.
Always enjoyed visiting with Dub at the BrooklandKum & Go and Jordans.
Robert Cooper
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Donna I am so sorry for your
Dub was a good friend.I know you will miss him and
SO WILL I and so will many others he was a good man
I have many good memories
I will not be able to attend the services but my thoughts and prayers are with you
Mark Lemons
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Dub has always been special to me since I was old enough to walk. He was a great man and I will miss him greatly. My heart and prayers goes out to the entire family.
With deepest sympathy.
Melody Mann
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
I am so saddened for the loss to our family. Dub was one of the best. Praying for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow and the days that follow. Sending our Love.
Glen and Melody Mann
Cindy Shipman Belcher
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all
Peggy speaks
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Sorry for your loss your family on my mind praying for yall
Duane and Linda Harvey
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
So sorry for the loss. He will be missed.
Oramae Tibbs
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family, God Bless All Of You
Jim & Nancy Tolewitzke
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Thinking of Dub and family… definitely a mentor to me.
Jim Tolewitzke
Billy and Wanda Denison
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Dub and Donna were our childhood friends we have many fond memories
Cathy and Butch Owens
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Kerry Sue, We are so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Even though we didn’t know him, he raised a special daughter so he had to be a dandy. Love and hugs.ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Aunt Cathy and Uncle Butch
Sharon Knuckles
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss ! My dad , Charles knew Dub ! You all are in my thoughts and prayers ! God Bless you all !