Charles Gatons, Jr

Charles Andrew Gatons Jr., 76, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 in Dublin, Texas. A memorial service will be held in Graham at the St. Mary's Catholic Church Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home of Graham. His final resting place will be in Memorial Garden located at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas.

Charles was born on August 8, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to his loving parents Charles Andrew Gatons Sr. and Naomi E. Gatons. He was a Carpenter and a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus in Graham and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in Windthorst.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia Gatons of Graham; his son Kirk Gaton and wife Brenda Gaton of Graham, Stepdaughter Angie Barnett of Fort Worth, Stepsons John Gallaway and wife Christie of Graham, David Gallaway and wife Tammy of Graham, Glenn Gallaway and wife Sandra of Graham, Stepdaughter Rhonda Mills and husband Chuck of Graham. His Brother Edwin Gatons and wife Janice Gatons of St. John, Indiana. 15 Grandchildren and 9 Great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Graham.