Joe graduated from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, where he studied finance and belonged to the Xi Chapter Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Other organizations he was a member of included the
English Speaking Union, Admiral Nimitz Foundation, and the Navy League. In addition to a long career in Finance, Joe also had a short stint as an Independent Oil Producer. Joe served his country in the US Navy for four years. He and his wife, Kathy were long standing members of Oak Hill United Methodist Church, where he participated in the Friendship Bible Class. After his retirement he enjoyed traveling.
Joe is survived by his wife, Katherine Wallace Gathright of Austin, Texas; children, Miles Fletcher Gathright of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Kenneth Blair Gathright and wife Jessica of Pearland, Texas; granddaughter Allyson Lee Rossin Gathright of Pearland, Texas; nephew Richard Emmette Gathright, Sr. of Park City Utah; nieces, Gaye Clark and husband Kevin of Bountiful, Utah, Lark Gathright of Park City, Utah, and Dana Gathright of Little Rock, Arkansas.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 West William Cannon Drive. A Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 US-290, Austin, TX 78736. In honor of his Naval Service, Joe will be laid to rest at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
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