A CE L E B R AT I o n o F L I F E

for

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Sunrise SunsetMarch 11, 1927 August 25, 2016

THuRSDAY, SEpTEMBER 1, 2016

11:00 AM

J. E. FRALIn & SonS5065 Soutel Drive

Jacksonville, Florida 32208

Rev. Gerald Moon, Officiating

\ÇàxÜÇÅxÇàEdgewood Cemetery

ctÄÄuxtÜxÜáZain Hawkins

Brenton Stowers

Greg Gatson

TaDaryl Wiliams

Carter Williams

Gerald Gatson

Roscoe Stanley

Ashley Eastland

YÄÉãxÜ TààxÇwtÇàáFamily and Friends

To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You must-

n’t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love and you can only guess, how much you gave me in happiness. I

thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part so bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on, so, if you need me, call and I will come. Though

you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near, and if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear all

my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say…

“Welcome Home.”

Tv~ÇÉãÄxwzxÅxÇàThe family of the late Bobbie Gatson wishes to express their sincere gratitude to God,

for the gift of friends like you who have been so kind and thoughtful during these hours

of sorrow. Your visits, calls, prayers, words of comfort and encouragement, flowers

and many acts, seen and unseen, have given us strength and inspiration. May God bless

each of you for your kindness. –The Family-

exÑtáàM Greater Harvest Christian Fellowship

9113 Ridge Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL

bÜwxÜ Éy fxÜä|vxbu|àâtÜçBobbie Gatson was one of three sons born in

naylor, Georgia, to the late Frank and Juanita Gatson on

March 11, 1927. He received his formal education in the

public school system of naylor where he resided, until

moving to Jacksonville, Florida.

He began his early career with Fouraker Lumber

Company as a truck driver. Bobbie enjoyed driving

trucks, and served in that capacity for almost seventy

years. His greatest professional accomplishment was re-

alizing his dream of becoming an independent owner/op-

erator.

After retiring from the trucking industry, Bobbie contin-

ued to work with his hands, a job/hobby of passion. He

was known as a skilled craftsman and handyman through-

out the community of Jacksonville.

Bobbie was a soft spoken and gentle man who

lived a well-meaning Christian life, helping others wher-

ever he could. When not working, you could find Bobbie

watching his favorite sport, boxing with friends.

Bobbie married his sweetheart on January 25,

1949. He was a devoted, loving, and hard-working hus-

band, father and grandfather.

He leaves to cherish his fondest memories: a lov-

ing wife of sixty-seven years, Janie Gatson; three daugh-

ters, Cherrilynn (Ronald) Moore, Bobbye Jeanne Bell,

and pamcelia (Anthony) Ivey; three grandsons, Greg Gat-

son, Brenton Stowers, and Zain Hawkins; five grand-

daughters, Cherise Hylton, Victoria Coleman, natasha

pachecker, Letricia Gatson and Erica Gillespie, 12 great-

grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and

beloved friends, including a convoy of truckers and a spe-

cial “godchild”, Rosco Stanley. He was preceded in death

by his parents, Frank and Juanita Gatson, brothers, Frank

Gatson and Alfred Gatson and son Seth Gatson. He will

be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Musical prelude

processional

prayer of Comfort Dr. Marie Boston

Solo Mrs. Bobbie Gatson, wife

Scripture Readings

old Testament (Isaiah 61: 1-3)

new Testament (psalms 121)

Reflections (two minutes please)

Acknowledgements

obituary (read silently)

Solo Mrs. Michelle Ross

Words of Comfort Rev. Gerald Moon

Shiloh Tabernacle of praise

Recessional