Theorde Gatewood Obituary

In loving memory of Theorde Gatewood of Springfield, Illinois, who departed this world on February 17, 2026 at the age of 85. Theorde leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Theorde Gatewood to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Lee Lewis of Battle Creek and Theodore William Gatewood Sr. of Springfield. He is survived by: his wife Irene White-Gatewood; his children, Eric White (Stephanie White) of Columbia, MO, Theodore White Jr. (Jennifer White) of Springfield, Todd White (Theresa White) of Springfield, Andre Heard of Springfield, IL., Ericka Rouse of Chicag Heights, IL, Eurika White of Fort Worth and Emily White (George Dexter Davis) of Fort Worth; and his grandchildren, Kierra Basden, Kuriston White-Dunlap (Cortland Dunlap Jr.), Sade White, Mallick White (Morgan White), Leah Rouse, Cheyenne White, Samone Love, Christopher Rouse II, Cameron Love, Camille McGee, Theodore White Jr., KeAndria Heard, Brook Rouse, Andre Heard Jr. and Todd White Jr.. He is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.