Harry Donald Gatlin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Harry Donald Gatlin of Heidelberg, Mississippi, born in Laurel, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 7, 2026 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harry Donald Gatlin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Shirley Satcher Gatlin; his parents, Eddie Lee Gatlin Sr. and Claudia Flowers Gatlin; his siblings, Clayton Gatlin, Angie Byrd and Doug Gatlin; and his brothers-in-law, James Smith and Wayne Byrd.
He is survived by: his children, Timothy Donald Gatlin (Tonya) and Sonya Gatlin Welch (Kerry); his grandchildren, Kerry Dell Welch Jr. (Sheridan), Savannah Rose Gatlin and Kai Gatlin Welch (Maci); and his siblings, Eddie Lee "Dick" Gatlin Jr., Janet Smith, Keith Gatlin (Jeanette) and Ricky Gatlin. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
