Odis Leon Gatewood
January 17, 1971- April 23, 2025

NAME: Mr. Odis Leon Gatewood, Sr.

AGE: 54

RESIDENCE: Texarkana, TX

DIED: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

PLACE: Local Hospital

BIRTHDATE: January 17, 1932

BIRTHPLACE: Texarkana, TX

OCCUPATION: Former laborer at the Brown & Miller Pickle Plant Retired G. E. Rail Car Service

CHURCH AFFILIATION: Lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church – Buchanan where he served as a Deacon, Sunday school superintendent, and Sunday school teacher.

CLUBS: Mason and Eastern Star

SURVIVORS:

FORMER WIFE: Mae Dean Gatewood of Texarkana, TX

3 SONS: Odis L. “Woody” Gatewood, Jr. of El Dorado, AR; Tony E. Gatewood and Cedric G. Credit both of Texarkana, TX

2 DAUGHTERS: Shirley Lynn Gatewood-Williams of El Dorado, AR and Tishua Lachelle Gatewood of Texarkana, TX

21 GRANDCHILDREN

24 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN

SERVICES: Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M.

PLACE: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church -2921 Norris Cooley Drive - Texarkana, TX

OFFICIATING:

BURIAL: Chapelwood Memorial Gardens

VISITATION: Friday, June 1, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Mortuary

ADDITIONAL:
Mr. Gatewood loved fishing, farming and cooking.
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Odis' Guestbook
Teresa Gatewood from Fort Worth,Texas, wrote on May 31, 2012
May GOD Bless and Keep you all is our Prayer... THE CARSON FAMILY
Sharon Patton Johnson from Texarkana, Arkansas-Texas, wrote on May 31, 2012
To the family of my dear friend Lynn. Extending deepest sympathy from my family to your's during this difficult time. Praying for your strength to endure your loss. From Sharon Patton Johnson, Hollis and Ida Belle Patton and our entire family.
Nancy Talley from Texarkana, Texas, wrote on May 31, 2012
May God comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Judge Nancy Talley and Staff
Brenda Perkins from Texarkana, TX, wrote on May 30, 2012
Tishua and Family - We were so sorry to hear about your beloved father's death. I still remember your daddy bringing us veggies from his garden.... You are in our hearts and prayers - Brenda & Gene
Rhesea Fae Law-West from Houston , Texas, wrote on May 30, 2012
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