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Obituary For Reverend Daniel W. Gatewood
Daniel Weston Gatewood was ushered into this world on June 27, 1935, and on a beautiful fall day, he peacefully departed this life on September 23, 2024, at the Rockingham Hospice Haven. He was born to the late Daniel Webster & Hattie Grace Gatewood.
Daniel graduated from McRae Colored High School in 1953 in Morven, NC. He then went on to graduate from The Tri-County Bible College and Seminary with an Associate degree in Theology in 1999 and a Bachelor’s degree in theology from the same school.
Daniel started with Independent Life Insurance in 1971 and retired after 20 years of faithful service. He then worked for the Anson County Public School System from 1997 to 2012. He pastored the Red Level Missionary Baptist Church from 1989 to 2023, where he served faithfully until his health failed him.
Daniel's life was filled with many hobbies and joys, particularly his love for sports such as baseball, football, and basketball. He also found great joy in fishing, often spending days with his brother Eugene watching the World Series, enjoying the Super Bowl, and taking his sons fishing at the banks of Blewett Falls.
Although Daniel leaves many to mourn his passing, he was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Webster and Hattie Belle Gatewood, six brothers, James Gatewood, John (Ethel) Gatewood, Joe (Diane) Gatewood, Robert (Norene) Gatewood, and Sylvester (Rosa) Gatewood, and six sisters, Minnie Gatewood, Catherine Gatewood, Gennette (Rufus) Caple, Lula (John) Patterson, Hildred (Mosley) McClain, and Betty (Ron) Carlton.
Daniel was united in holy matrimony to Carolyn Morrison Gatewood on September 24, 1977. To this union, they were blessed with four sons, Daniel Gatewood of Wadesboro, NC; Matthew Gatewood of Morven, NC; Chad Gatewood (Clarissa) of Wesley Chapel, NC, Morris Gatewood (Sandrea) of Mineral Springs, NC. His beloved sisters Hattie Grace Caple, Mary Alyce Camp and Peccolia (Chuck) Bagby, all of Morven, NC. Nine in-laws Robert (Charlene) Morrison of Waxhaw, NC, Allen (Helen) Morrison, Henderson (Ruthie) Morrison, Brenda (Robert) Reid, Michael Morrison, Linda (Charlie) Fisher, Bobby (Lila) Morrison, Rick (Lisa) Morrison, Artis Morrison & Phyllis (Winslow) McLendon all of Mineral Springs NC. Eight grandchildren, Princess Briannia Taylor, Bradley Cameron Taylor, Matthew Ayden Reid, Collin O’Conner Gatewood, Zoe Blakney, Ava Gatewood, Ja’King Latham & Logan Lee Gatewood. A special friend, Lorenzo Steele, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
The Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Reverend Gatewood will be on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm, at Greater Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 3607 Andrew Jackson Drive, Waxhaw, North Carolina. Interment will follow the services at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery, Highway 16, Waxhaw, North Carolina.
The Gatewood Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Greater Blessed Hope Baptist Church and at all other times at the family residence.
The public viewing will be on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Smith's Funeral Home.
***THE GATEWOOD FAMILY REQUEST THAT NO FLOWERS BE ORDERED. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, ALL DONATIONS MAY BE PRESENTED TO THE FAMILY.***
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My condolences to the Gatewood family.Im going to miss you my loving uncle. You have done your best and it is time to take your rest. Love you always the McCloud family. Latoya,Mark and Micah
"Well done thy good and faithful servant, "enter into the joys of the Lord". Rev. Gatewood, pastor of Red Level Baptist Church, would preach, sing, and fellowship with the Little Zion AME Zion Church in Waxhaw,NC where my late husband pastored. Gatewood family you have my sincere prayer for confort and strength during your season of bereavement. Bertha K. Hardin and the Kersey Family
Rev. Gatewood was a faithful preacher and teacher. We will miss him for his 5th Sunday teaching. Family we will be praying for you.
Dorothy Funderburke (Antioch Missionary Baptist Church)
My deepest condolences to the Gatewood and Morrison Family. I remember Rev Gatewood lining hymns during revivals. He was a master of that art. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Myra Baker Hood
My deepest condolences to the Gatewood and Morrison Family. I remember Rev Gatewood lining hymns during revivals. He was a master of that art. May God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
My deepest sympathies to the Morris & the Gatewood family. I pray God gives you peace during this time of bereavement.
Ashley N Wallace & Family
I'm so sorry for your loss a humble man he was rev gatewood touched alot of hearts and spoke words to make you change your life around he is definitely going to be missed
Praying for and with the Gatrwood family. Hattie and Sonia R.
My deepest condolences to Mr. Gatewood's family. We worked together at Morven Elementary School for many, many years. He was a very caring and kind gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Diane Moore
My sincere condolences and prayers to the Gatewood family Pauline (Pearl) sturdivant and the Royal family
Reverend Gatewood, I can remember as a little girl always running up to you excited to hug you before going to class. It never waiver even when I got older. It was always a pleasure. You were family. You always made everyone feel your loving presence. You will truly be missed but I know your legacy will forever live on. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Ambria Willoughby
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Rev Gatewood my prayers goes out to the family.Annie Robinson and family
My sincere condolences to the Gatewood family during this difficult time and in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Gatewood will definitely be missed but never forgotten . Shelly Lowery and The Lowery Family
Our sincere condolences to the Gatewood Family and Friends. Rest In Glory Rev. Gatewood 🕊️❤️ Barbara A. Ratliff & Family
Condolences to the Gatewood Family in the passing of their loved one, Pastor Gatewood. Our thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless each and every one of you, and keep you in His care. John J. Kirkpatrick IV Rehoboth Church of Monroe, Monroe, North Carolina.
My deepest condolences to the family. He was always pleasant at Morven Elementary School. Dr. Vivian Kellock
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Rev Gatewood! My heartfelt condolences to the family and Red Level Baptist Church Family! Pastor Gatewood was a faithful servant Leader! A life well lived! He will be missed around Union County! Take your rest! Deloris Ashcraft Wingate NC!
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. -Sheriff Scott Howell
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
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