Mr. Bryan William Gatlin was born in Cushing, Texas, on October 9, 1930, to Bryan Washington “Jake” Gatlin and Lura Sitton Gatlin. He passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013, at the age of eighty-three.
He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1952. While enrolled at Stephen F. Austin, he played on the varsity basketball team. He served two years in the United States Army, for most of the time in Germany.
He was employed by the Tenneco Company for thirty years, having retired in 1985 as a financial analyst.
He was an avid professional sports fan, attending many games in person and in later years watching them on television. He also enjoyed college basketball and football.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan Washington Gatlin and Lura Sitton Gatllin; and a sister, Joy Motley.
He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Travis Gresham of Orange, Texas; several nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Rock Springs Cemetery on FM 698 in Nacogdoches County, Texas.
Reverend Rick Anderson, Bonita United Methodist Church, will conduct the service.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches. Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.
