Charles Dwight Gatlin Jr.

Charles Dwight Gatlin, Jr. was called by many names: Junior, Chuck, Gatlin, Baby, Daddy, and Granddaddy Chuck. Appellations of a life well-lived uttered by the many who loved him and will greatly miss him. Chuck was one of the friendliest, most caring, and happiest men anyone ever met. He was curious about people and loved to talk with people, listen to their stories, and tell his own. His laughed freely, easily, and often. He was curious about mechanisms and how they worked. If he wasn't working, spending time with family and friends, or in his shop repairing or building something, he was watching the History channel. Chuck liked the outdoors and admired God's creation. Early in life, dancing became a favorite activity of his and he continued dancing his entire life.

Chuck mostly lived in Collierville, TN as a child. He graduated from Collierville High School and The Nashville Diesel College. It was his honor to have served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Saratoga. As a teenager, he started working at Jones' Gulf service station in Collierville. He worked for several employers during his lifetime—finally retiring after working at D. Canale Distributors as a diesel mechanic for over 20 years. Chuck was a house builder, tinkerer, song writer, and a patent holder.

Chuck is pre-deceased by his parents, Charles Dwight Gatlin, Sr. and Mary Emma Walker Gatlin, brother, Bobby Joe Hunsucker, son, Bryan Charles Gatlin, and several beloved aunts and uncles. He leaves his wife, Ann Lowe Gatlin, daughter, Julie Gatlin Moss (Neil), sister Shirley Evans, stepsons Mark Mosby (Stephanie) and Brian Mosby (Charlie), grandchildren Luke Moss, Vann Moss, Carrie Moss, Blake Mosby (Courtney), Brittney Mosby Griffin (Nash), and great grandchildren Max Mosby and Lillana Griffin.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital