Barry Clayton Gatling, Sr. was born July 6, 1956. He is the son of the late Alice Rozelia Gatling and William A. Gatling, Sr. Barry is predeceased by his sister Lessie Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Barry (BJ) Wendy, Marquis Holloway, Christopher Holloway, his one; one and only daughter, Tamara Holloway (Baby Girl); fourteen grandchildren, Quinton, SaMya, Camerin, Victor, Santino, Mia Turner, Marcellis Turner, Khia Turner, Marcus Dade, Marlo McCray, Mykhia McCray, Aaliyah Cook, Jaylen Burrill, Christopher Holloway, Jr. Barry was also survived by fourteen siblings, Barbara Chance, Mary Griffin, Evonne Hart, Brenda Kornegay, William Gatling, Jr., James Gatling (Stephanie), Theresa Nichols(Elmer), Debra Hazel (Gilbert), Monalisa Dillard (Valencio), Julius Barnard, Vanessa Williams, Jeffries Tyler, Malcolm Gatling (Jeanette), Vincent Gatling and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and beloved friends. Barry Clayton Gatling, Sr., a father, son, Grandpa, G-Dad, brother, uncle and Papa Smurf. He will surely
be missed and never forgotten.
Barry C. Gatling, Sr.

Viewing
Thursday, April 16, 2020
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Graveside Service
Friday, April 17, 2020
11:00am
Carver Memorial Cemetery
2320 E Washington Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
Interment
Carver Memorial Cemetery
2320 E Washington Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
The family is following the CDC and State of Virginia guidelines for funeral attendance.
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Verna Walton Bowden says
April 10, 2020 at 8:41 pmMy deepest sympathy to the Family of Barry! May God bless you all during this time of bereavement!
Edna W Dailey
Verna Walton Bowden
Pooler, GA
Yvonne Mercado says
April 13, 2020 at 6:19 pmYou have my deepest sympathy during your loss. The family is in my prayers
Welton Brabble says
April 15, 2020 at 6:29 pmI wish you peace and comfort as you grieve. God bless your family.