Lee R. Gatton's obituary , Passed away on June 30, 2025 in Zanesville, Ohio

Lee R. Gatton

November 16, 1929 - June 30, 2025 (95 years old)

Zanesville, Ohio

Lee R. Gatton's obituary , Passed away on June 30, 2025 in Zanesville, Ohio

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DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home

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Lee R. Gatton

November 16, 1929 - June 30, 2025 (95 years old)

Zanesville, Ohio

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Lee R. Gatton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lee R. Gatton of Zanesville, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 95, on June 30, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lee R. Gatton to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William L. Gatton and Hazel V. Gatton (Lampton); his wife Mary C. Gatton (Terril); his son Kurt Michael Gatton; his granddaughter Pamela Christine Gatton; and his siblings, Earl Harris (Audrey), Ray Gatton (Laurie), Louise Watts (Everett), Verna Adams (Orville), Cleo Darby (Juke), Doris Wilson (Charles), Charlene Smitley (Smitty), Claire Stotts (Jake), Ruth Highnam (Frank) and Dorothy Steinmetz (Bob).

He is survived by: his sons, Mark Gatton (Susan), Dean Gatton (Caryl) and Timothy Gatton (Debbie); his grandsons, Adam, Andrew, Nicholas, Matthew, Christopher, Alex and Cameron; and his great grandchildren, Caleb, Stella, Whitney, Madi, Anayah, Adin, Azaryah, Elijah, Atticus, Evangeline, Esmẻ and Jules. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home



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DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home
56 S 5th St, Zanesville, OH 43701

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July 08

Visitation

St. John's Lutheran Church
116 N 7th St, Zanesville, OH 43701

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July 08

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St. John's Lutheran Church
116 N 7th St, Zanesville, OH 43701

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