Kenneth Page Gatewood, 85, of Moundsville, W.Va., passed away Friday, December 16, 2016, in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, W.Va.
Kenny was born October 5, 1931, in New Martinsville, W.Va., a son of the late Frances D. and Mary L. (McCormick) Gatewood. He was a retired electrician for Allied Chemical, Moundsville and a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. He also enjoyed spending time at his camp in Fish Creek.
In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Maxine” (Mathias) Gatewood. He is survived by his three children, Vicki Perry, Pam (Don) Colvin and Terri (Dennis) Ward; a brother, Frank Gatewood; seven grandchildren, Brian (Terra) Crow, Chad (Leanne) Crow, Josh (April) Colvin, Brandon (Mika) Ward, Stephanie (Corey) Ebbert, Christopher Perry and Amanda Perry; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes & Kirby-Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Avenue, Moundsville, on Monday, December 19, 2016, from 11 am until time of funeral services at 1 pm, with the Pastor Ralph Green officiating. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery, with full military honors provided by the Moundsville Veteran’s Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Vicki,Pam, Terri….We are so saddened by the loss of your Dad. Kenny was such a nice man. He always gave me a big hug and would always ask about my Mom and Dad. It is never easy to lose a parent…. But to lose both within months is unthinkable! You all are in our thoughts and prayers! God bless! The Riggle family
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Kenneth P. Gatewood, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Navy Veteran, Kenneth Page Gatewood, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †