Thomas W. Gattis

THOMAS WARREN GATTIS, was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 5, 1957 to the late George and Mary Gattis Sr. He was the yougest of three children. His older brothers George Jr. and Dwight Sr. preceded him in death. Thomas gave his life to Christ as a young boy at Bible Revival Church. He later joined First Apostolic Faith Church and was a member for over twenty years. Thomas departed this life on October 4, 2016 after a valiant battle with ilness. His devotion to his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Thomas graduated in 1977 from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. He attended Lincoln Tech to obtain his CDL and Diesel Mechanic Licenses. From 1982 to 2007, Thomas was employed at Brinks, Inc. as an armored truck driver and diesel mechanic then changed employment to Falcon Exoress Transportation as a driver until his retirement in 2014. Thomas was married to Crystal Gattis from 1975 to 1988. from that union, Tiea and Vanessa were born. Thomas later married Vernita “Doris” Gattis in 1990 and from this union came Tia and Tina. Family meant everything to Thomas. From the blessings of his four beautiful daughters Big Tiea, Lil Tia, Nessa and Tina came a host of grand and great grandchildren. He was a fun loving jokester that always snuck his grandchildren a donut or some type of pastry. He'd wake up early in the morning to get to Woodlea Bakery for the first batch of cakes and donuts, cookies, pies, and whatever else he thought someone would want. He was adamant about making sure he took carrot cake to Aunt Rose who was affectionately known as his second Mother. For Thanksgiving and Christmas, Thomas was known to spend countless hourd in the kitchen baking cakes, cookies, croissants and pies for his family. Thomas leaves to mourn: his wife, Vernita Gattis, four daughters, Tiea Gattis-Butler, Tia Vinson, Vanessa Gattis and Tina Gattis; one son-in-law, Damien Butler; seventeen grandchildren, Aaron Scott, Dasia Gattis, Tamia Scott, Jade Vinson, Alexia Lomax, Megan Bowser, Christma Gattis, Darrell Giles III, Madison Bowser, Jasmine Smith, Cameron Anderson, Jeanette Giles, Daniel Ross, Hallie Gattis- Rose; one great-grandchild, Kama'ya Scott; two nephews, Cameron Gattie and Dwight Gattis Jr.; one nephew-in-law, Charles LeGrant; and host of cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

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Thomas W. Gattis

September 5, 1957 - October 4, 2016