James Gatwood

James Allen Gatwood, 76, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, passed away in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born in Columbus, Ohio. James attended Highland Hills Baptist Church and had worked as a truck driver and mechanic. He was involved in gardening, woodworking, landscaping, leathermaking, fishing, and hunting. James was preceded in death by his parents, James Alfred and Thora Lynn (Buffington) Gatwood; his wife, Deloris Lenora Gatwood; and two sons, John Roger Gatwood and Jan Arthur Helble. Survivors include his sons: Lyle Steven, Terry Wayne, Eddie Lee, Steven James, and Alfred Allen Gatwood; two sisters, Orrella Jean Riffle and Lynn Marie Pheglegy; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and good friends. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas.