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Official Obituary of

James A. Gatling, Jr.

January 18, 1963 ~ December 11, 2024 (age 61) 61 Years Old

Obituary

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James A. Gatling, Jr., of Raleigh, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Public Viewing:  2:00 PM -7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Lea Funeral Home. 

Funeral Service:  12:00 PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Lea Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation:  11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, preceding the service at the chapel.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Alison Gatling, Children: Tyler(TJ) and Melissa Gatling, Granddaughter Autumn Kintchen all of Durham, NC. Two sisters, Wanda Collins (Keith) of Chesapeake, VA and Linda Chavis of West End, NC. Six brothers, Lawrence Gatling (Venita) Raleigh, NC, Arthur Gatling(Patricia) of Pinehurst, NC, Donald Gatling(Sharon) Raleigh, NC, Gary Gatling(Lisa) of Raleigh, NC, Elvis Gatling of Raleigh, NC and Henry Gatling of Virginia Beach, VA. Long time friend, Sandy Bledsoe and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. 

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The American Heat Association and The Autism Speaks Foundation, see link below.

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Services

Public Viewing
Tuesday
December 17, 2024

2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Lea Funeral Home
2500 Poole Rd
Raleigh, NC 27610

Visitation
Wednesday
December 18, 2024

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lea Funeral Home Chapel
2500 Poole Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

Funeral Service
Wednesday
December 18, 2024

12:00 PM
Lea Funeral Home Chapel
2500 Poole Road
Raleigh, NC 27610

Donations

American Heart Association
Web: https://www.heart.org

The Autism Speaks Foundation
Web: https://www.autismspeaks.org

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