James Harold Gattis' Obituary
ROCKWALL
SERVICES - Graveside services at 12:00 noon on Monday, November 14, 2005 in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, with Rev. Tom Garmon, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, officiating.
INTERMENT - Citizens Cemetery
Mr. Gattis was born May 31, 1939 in Memphis, Texas to Thomas and Ruby Gattis. He grew up and spent first part of his life in Brice, TX before moving to Dallas 35 years ago. He was married to his beloved wife Sandi Cannon Gattis for 28 years. Mr. Gattis also served in the US Army from the years of 1962-1963. He was employed by Baxter & Sons Elevator Co. and was head of the construction department and also served as a elevator mechanic as well. He was also a member of the VFW post in Garland, TX were he has been a member for several years. He was also a Methodist.
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY - his brother Tommy Gattis on September 5, 1999.
SURVIVORS - his wife, Sandi Gattis of Dallas; 6 daughters, Liz DeLorge of Irving, Mela Knight of Garland, Shanna Nelson of Rockwall, Jesica Gattis of Rockwall, Shelvia Gattis of Dallas, Gelvia Gattis of Dallas; 1 son, Joe Gattis of College Station; 1 sister, Mary Ida of North Carolina; 7 grandchildren;
MEMORIALS- FAMILY REQUESTS THAT MEMORIALS BE SENT TO THE VFW POST IN GARLAND, TX.
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