In Remembrance Of
John Gatewood
John Gatewood, 71, of Agency, MO passed away, November 6, 2020.
He was born on November 30, 1948 to Farrel L. and Maxine Ruth (L’Hommadieu) Gatewood.
John started playing guitar at the age of 13. He had a gift of country music and loved to entertain. He never failed to bring a crowd to their feet when he sang. When he was not entertaining, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, Letty, their dog Sassy, friends and family.
John worked in construction nearly all his life, most recently for Interurban for the past 4 years. He was witty and had a wonderful sense of humor that will be greatly missed. He never met a stranger and leaves behind many friends and family that will miss him.
John was preceded in death by his parents; son, Johnny Gatewood; brother, Donald Gatewood; and his granddaughter, Bailee Wennihan.
He is survived by his wife, Letty; son, Steve Cusick; daughter, Gina Gatewood-Johnson and husband Kevin; step-daughters, Shelly Kalamon and Sherry Kerns (Jim Miester); brother, Robert Gatewood and wife Bette; sister, Cheryl Dicavolo and husband Vincent; numerous grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House.
Special thanks to Larry and Connie Wilmes, Shelly Kalamon, Cody and Ashley Evans, and Ed, Stacy and Andrew Furbee.
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Ray and Roberta Freeman
John was very special to us. He was always smiling and had a wonderful voice.
We will miss him so much. The last time Ray saw him, they were talking about going fishing together. Losing him is so very sad.
Janice Guyer Kiñg
I àm so sorry, prayers for the family
Cindy Fox Bennett
So sorry to lose such an amazing man. So many wonderful memories of listening to his music. Such talent and charm. Rest in peace sweet John, you are much loved and missed.
Norma Calhoun
So sorry for the loss of a great entertainer. I loved his music❤️ ❤️
Roe Rollett
RIP
Donna wilmes
So so sorry for your loss Letty and family. I really enjoyed knowing you and John and hear him sing. He will be greatly missed. Hugs and prayers
Bette ODONNELL
sorry for your loss he was a good guy loved to hear him play his music and sing had a lot of fun at the hickory and I miss those days
Kay Abbe
So sorry for your loss, Johnny will be missed so much…I loved listening to him sing and play his music….
Pedro Montoya
I meet Jonh working for Larry and I want to tell you that I’m sorry WE lots him we will miss him too I wish I could tell you the way I used to joke with him.
Dick & Connie Smothers
Prayers to the Family
Lea Parker
Gina and Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. I only met your dad once, but I remember he had a constant and infectious smile!
Prayers for you both and the rest of your family. ❤️