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Ronnie Gatlin

By The Leader on December 12, 2019

Ronnie Gatlin
June 19, 1953 – December 8, 2019

Ronnie Gatlin, 66, of Millington, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019.  Mr. Gatlin was a former construction supervisor, enjoyed fishing, watching movies, an avid hunter and loved to be with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sheila Gatlin; one daughter, Tabatha (Zack) Green of Drummonds; three sisters, Barbara Wilson of Drummonds, Debbie Dunavant of Alabama and Agnes Klassen of California; one brother, Roy Gatlin of California and four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Green, Jacob Green, Hadley Green and Neyland Green.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Sara Tate Gatlin; one son, Jeremy Butler; one sister, Claudia Ann Campbell and three brothers, Gene Gatlin, Grady Gatlin and John Gatlin.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel.  Interment will follow in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com

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