Thomas Gatewood Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas Gatewood (Madison, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 16, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Gatewood to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Jess Gatewood and Lillie Mabe Gatewood; his wife Juanita Rierson Gatewood; his sister Elizabeth G. Philpott; and his children-in-law, Steve Barlow and Sylvia Gatewood.

He is survived by: his children, Wanda G. Barlow, Dean Gatewood and Anne G. Nelson (Ronnie); his grandchildren, Todd Barlow (Angela), Michelle Oakley (Derrick), Shawn Nelson, Mandy Knight (Tony) and Jessica Martin (Johnny); and his great grandchildren, Emily Barlow, Caleb Oakley, Kendall Oakley, Lexie Knight and Hunter Knight.