Jimmy Dewayne Gatewood (JG) son of James and Irene Gatewood was born August 24, 1946 and entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2022.
Jim was raised in Hoxie, AR, where his father owned a sawmill. Jim learned to log and mill from his dad, which became his life passion. To all who knew him Jim was legendary in the business. Jim loved spending time with his grand kids and family. As a young man he loved to fish and hunt. As time passed, Jim discovered "cow pasture pool" golf he loved it So much he made a driving range out the back door on the property. He and his wife shared their dream home. Jim had such a keen wit and many stories to tell, which were filled with laughter and intrigue. Jim had such a big heart and would do anything for anybody, he found something to enjoy every day. His witty observations brightened the day and made him a very unique, one of a kind enduring person. On July 19 2002 he was married to Ginger Koch and they found their dream home in Alton, MO and raised their family (of dogs), everyone of them were his babies.
He is survived by his wife Ginger, daughters Ronda Kersey (Wendell), Jamie Kay Dearinger (Richard), Ashley Casey (Branden), Danielle Ferguson (Ashley), sons Ted Gatewood, Simon Gatewood (Shelli), Jackson Ferguson (Christina), grandkids Jessica Eakins (Joni), Destiny Condray (Jacob), Marissa Farris (Phillip), Caila Sparks (Levi), Cooper Gatewood, Bowen Gatewood, Kagen Hollis, Kinzy Hollis, Daveena Ferguson (Lil' Deva), Sequoia Ferguson (Lil Groot), great-grandbabies McKenna Crouch, Emerie Smith, Jasper Condray (Lil' Rascal), Trieneke Baldridge (Twinkie), Trinity Baldridge (lil' Dolly); Brothers Bob Gatewood (Delois), Clark Gatewood (Geraldine), sister Norma Counts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jimmy Lance Gatewood, brothers Jesse "Tiny" Gatewood and Buddy Gatewood, sisters Linda Stayton, Laverne Hyde, Pauline Newman, Joanne Petero and Alice Lansdale, nieces Brenda Lee and Gayle Broadwater, nephew Junior Gatewood.
Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO, with burial following in the Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-7pm Friday, June 10, 2022.
Pallbearers: Rick Meeker, Simon Gatewood, Cliff Gatewood, Jackson Ferguson, Scott Crigler, John Cox
Jim was raised in Hoxie, AR, where his father owned a sawmill. Jim learned to log and mill from his dad, which became his life passion. To all who knew him Jim was legendary in the business. Jim loved spending time with his grand kids and family. As a young man he loved to fish and hunt. As time passed, Jim discovered "cow pasture pool" golf he loved it So much he made a driving range out the back door on the property. He and his wife shared their dream home. Jim had such a keen wit and many stories to tell, which were filled with laughter and intrigue. Jim had such a big heart and would do anything for anybody, he found something to enjoy every day. His witty observations brightened the day and made him a very unique, one of a kind enduring person. On July 19 2002 he was married to Ginger Koch and they found their dream home in Alton, MO and raised their family (of dogs), everyone of them were his babies.
He is survived by his wife Ginger, daughters Ronda Kersey (Wendell), Jamie Kay Dearinger (Richard), Ashley Casey (Branden), Danielle Ferguson (Ashley), sons Ted Gatewood, Simon Gatewood (Shelli), Jackson Ferguson (Christina), grandkids Jessica Eakins (Joni), Destiny Condray (Jacob), Marissa Farris (Phillip), Caila Sparks (Levi), Cooper Gatewood, Bowen Gatewood, Kagen Hollis, Kinzy Hollis, Daveena Ferguson (Lil' Deva), Sequoia Ferguson (Lil Groot), great-grandbabies McKenna Crouch, Emerie Smith, Jasper Condray (Lil' Rascal), Trieneke Baldridge (Twinkie), Trinity Baldridge (lil' Dolly); Brothers Bob Gatewood (Delois), Clark Gatewood (Geraldine), sister Norma Counts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jimmy Lance Gatewood, brothers Jesse "Tiny" Gatewood and Buddy Gatewood, sisters Linda Stayton, Laverne Hyde, Pauline Newman, Joanne Petero and Alice Lansdale, nieces Brenda Lee and Gayle Broadwater, nephew Junior Gatewood.
Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO, with burial following in the Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-7pm Friday, June 10, 2022.
Pallbearers: Rick Meeker, Simon Gatewood, Cliff Gatewood, Jackson Ferguson, Scott Crigler, John Cox
Jimmy Dewayne Gatewood (JG) son of James and Irene Gatewood was born August 24, 1946 and entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2022.
Jim was raised in Hoxie, AR, where his father owned a sawmill. Jim learned to log and mill from his dad, which became his life passion. To all who knew him Jim was legendary in the business. Jim loved spending time with his grand kids and family. As a young man he loved to fish and hunt. As time passed, Jim discovered "cow pasture pool" golf he loved it So much he made a driving range out the back door on the property. He and his wife shared their dream home. Jim had such a keen wit and many stories to tell, which were filled with laughter and intrigue. Jim had such a big heart and would do anything for anybody, he found something to enjoy every day. His witty observations brightened the day and made him a very unique, one of a kind enduring person. On July 19 2002 he was married to Ginger Koch and they found their dream home in Alton, MO and raised their family (of dogs), everyone of them were his babies.
He is survived by his wife Ginger, daughters Ronda Kersey (Wendell), Jamie Kay Dearinger (Richard), Ashley Casey (Branden), Danielle Ferguson (Ashley), sons Ted Gatewood, Simon Gatewood (Shelli), Jackson Ferguson (Christina), grandkids Jessica Eakins (Joni), Destiny Condray (Jacob), Marissa Farris (Phillip), Caila Sparks (Levi), Cooper Gatewood, Bowen Gatewood, Kagen Hollis, Kinzy Hollis, Daveena Ferguson (Lil' Deva), Sequoia Ferguson (Lil Groot), great-grandbabies McKenna Crouch, Emerie Smith, Jasper Condray (Lil' Rascal), Trieneke Baldridge (Twinkie), Trinity Baldridge (lil' Dolly); Brothers Bob Gatewood (Delois), Clark Gatewood (Geraldine), sister Norma Counts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jimmy Lance Gatewood, brothers Jesse "Tiny" Gatewood and Buddy Gatewood, sisters Linda Stayton, Laverne Hyde, Pauline Newman, Joanne Petero and Alice Lansdale, nieces Brenda Lee and Gayle Broadwater, nephew Junior Gatewood.
Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO, with burial following in the Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-7pm Friday, June 10, 2022.
Pallbearers: Rick Meeker, Simon Gatewood, Cliff Gatewood, Jackson Ferguson, Scott Crigler, John Cox
Jim was raised in Hoxie, AR, where his father owned a sawmill. Jim learned to log and mill from his dad, which became his life passion. To all who knew him Jim was legendary in the business. Jim loved spending time with his grand kids and family. As a young man he loved to fish and hunt. As time passed, Jim discovered "cow pasture pool" golf he loved it So much he made a driving range out the back door on the property. He and his wife shared their dream home. Jim had such a keen wit and many stories to tell, which were filled with laughter and intrigue. Jim had such a big heart and would do anything for anybody, he found something to enjoy every day. His witty observations brightened the day and made him a very unique, one of a kind enduring person. On July 19 2002 he was married to Ginger Koch and they found their dream home in Alton, MO and raised their family (of dogs), everyone of them were his babies.
He is survived by his wife Ginger, daughters Ronda Kersey (Wendell), Jamie Kay Dearinger (Richard), Ashley Casey (Branden), Danielle Ferguson (Ashley), sons Ted Gatewood, Simon Gatewood (Shelli), Jackson Ferguson (Christina), grandkids Jessica Eakins (Joni), Destiny Condray (Jacob), Marissa Farris (Phillip), Caila Sparks (Levi), Cooper Gatewood, Bowen Gatewood, Kagen Hollis, Kinzy Hollis, Daveena Ferguson (Lil' Deva), Sequoia Ferguson (Lil Groot), great-grandbabies McKenna Crouch, Emerie Smith, Jasper Condray (Lil' Rascal), Trieneke Baldridge (Twinkie), Trinity Baldridge (lil' Dolly); Brothers Bob Gatewood (Delois), Clark Gatewood (Geraldine), sister Norma Counts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jimmy Lance Gatewood, brothers Jesse "Tiny" Gatewood and Buddy Gatewood, sisters Linda Stayton, Laverne Hyde, Pauline Newman, Joanne Petero and Alice Lansdale, nieces Brenda Lee and Gayle Broadwater, nephew Junior Gatewood.
Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO, with burial following in the Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be 5pm-7pm Friday, June 10, 2022.
Pallbearers: Rick Meeker, Simon Gatewood, Cliff Gatewood, Jackson Ferguson, Scott Crigler, John Cox
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