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Phil Keith Gatlin

The funeral service for Mr. Phil K. Gatlin will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 1 at Riverwood Family with interment at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Riverwood.

 

Phil K. Gatlin, of Bogue Chitto, passed away November 29, 2020, at home surrounded by family members that loved him dearly.

He was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on September 6, 1947. Since returning to his childhood home a year and a half ago he

became a member at Faith Presbyterian Church in Brookhaven, MS. Phil was a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.

He served faithfully in leadership roles for many churches. He loved the Lord and loved other people. He also loved to teach God’s Word

by leading Bible studies and teaching Sunday school classes.

 

For 30 years, Phil worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, where he was an Associate Fellow in the Mission Analysis Group.

During his career, he traveled the world. He enjoyed sailing, making stained glass, and gourmet cooking. After retiring, he became a

Master Gardener and served as the Master Gardener President of Alabama before moving back to Mississippi.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl R. Gatlin and Willine H. Gatlin.

 

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Nancy Gatlin; son, Christopher Gatlin, and wife, Lisa of Glasgow, KY;

daughter, Amy Watson and husband, Donnie of Southern Pines, NC; brother, Marcus E. Galtin and wife, Rachel of Bogue Chitto, MS;

sister, Jacqueline Kay Gatlin of Brookhaven, MS; he also leaves a legacy of grandchildren, seven, Robert Gatlin and wife, Elizabeth of Nashville, TN,

Audrey Dawsey and husband, Tyler of Tickfaw, LA, Reed Gatlin, Grant Gatlin, Caleb Watson, Abigail Watson, and Jesse Watson; as well as other loving family members and friends.

14 comments

  • Comment Link Veronica Lufbery Saturday, 16 January 2021 21:37 posted by Veronica Lufbery

    Phil hired me at PW. He was always an inspiration for me and he definitely knew unconditional love. My condolences to you Nancy and your family.

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  • Comment Link Evelyn Livermore (Keith) Sunday, 06 December 2020 07:52 posted by Evelyn Livermore (Keith)

    I was just looking at an old photo of Phil and Nancy at a Halloween party back in the 80's. Loved Phil's smile. Seemed he was always happy. Condolences to the family. RIP Phil.

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  • Comment Link Gail Russell Friday, 04 December 2020 17:52 posted by Gail Russell

    My heart breaks for you, Nancy and family. But God! What a glorious day for Phil to be with our Lord! I have such warm memories of Phil - his warm smile and warm hugs, his love of family and our Lord. Phil left a mark on all who were blessed to know him. LOVE must have been his other middle name! ❤

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  • Comment Link Kirt Danielson Thursday, 03 December 2020 20:21 posted by Kirt Danielson

    I first met Phil and Nancy at church in 1976. Phil convinced me to join the Palm Beach Gardens JC’s. Phil and I joined with several others to lead the effort on a new church Mission start in Juno Beach, (Holy Spirit Lutheran). He has been an inspiration to me and my family for many years and his infectious smile and good nature will be sorely missed.
    Rest In Peace good and faithful servant.

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  • Comment Link Cindy J Miller Thursday, 03 December 2020 14:20 posted by Cindy J Miller

    I will never forget how instrumental Phil was in building Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, its mission statement , ministries and friendships.
    We were blessed for those times.

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  • Comment Link Rhonda Danielson Thursday, 03 December 2020 08:41 posted by Rhonda Danielson

    Phil loved the Lord with all of his heart, mind, and soul. He showed unconditional love to everyone he met and made every person feel important when he talked with them. He and Nancy enriched my life and were beautiful examples of Christ's servanthood. My heart goes out to Nancy and their children and grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy of love Phil leaves with them. Be blessed and comforted by knowing Phil is now eternally worshiping the Lord he loved and glorified on this earth.

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  • Comment Link Nate Danielson Wednesday, 02 December 2020 16:01 posted by Nate Danielson

    Growing up, Phil was always an amazing presence to us as younger people in the church. His joy was contagious. We're all better for having had him in our lives.

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  • Comment Link Rhonda Danielson Wednesday, 02 December 2020 14:12 posted by Rhonda Danielson

    Phil loved the Lord with all of his heart, mind, and soul. He showed unconditional love to everyone he met and made every person feel important when he talked with them. He and Nancy enriched my life and were beautiful examples of Christ's servanthood. My heart goes out to Nancy and their children and grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy of love Phil leaves with them. Be blessed and comforted by knowing Phil is now eternally worshiping the Lord he loved and glorified on this earth.

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  • Comment Link Frank Wagner Wednesday, 02 December 2020 10:05 posted by Frank Wagner

    Phil was a beautiful servant of God. The words “Well done good and faithful servant” certainly apply to him. He was a humble servant leader of our church and a dear friend to me. I celebrate that he is enjoying now all the blessings of an eternal life with Jesus.

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  • Comment Link Rodney Johnson Wednesday, 02 December 2020 07:01 posted by Rodney Johnson

    I worked with Phil at PW. I will always remember him as having a smile and laugh for everyone he worked with. God bless your family in this time.

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  • Comment Link Russ Hughes Wednesday, 02 December 2020 06:09 posted by Russ Hughes

    I had the pleasure of working with Phil and have a lot of great memories of our time at Pratt & Whitney. He was a great guy and when I think of him, he always had the same smile as the picture above. Being a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, I look forward to the reunion we will have some day and can only imagine the smile he will have on his face.

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  • Comment Link Ona Garwood Tuesday, 01 December 2020 18:15 posted by Ona Garwood

    My deepest condolences on Phil's passing. I worked with him on the Alabama Master Gardener's Board. He will be sadly missed. Ona Garwood, Enterprise.

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  • Comment Link Sue Jones Monday, 30 November 2020 19:58 posted by Sue Jones

    Phil was a good friend and neighbor in Crane Hill Alabama. Both Nancy and Phil could always be counted upon to be there in a time of need for others. I am saddened by his passing and the loss of a good friend and former neighbor. We mourn our loss but know Phil has moved on to his heavenly reward.

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  • Comment Link Casey Beans Monday, 30 November 2020 17:35 posted by Casey Beans

    Will forever hold dear our time at the lake, us four, rocking on the front porch. Rest easy, Mr. Phil. God has you now.

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