In loving memory of

John W. Gatus Sr.
March 17, 1939 - March 25, 2020

John William Gatus Sr., age 81 years, son of Travis A. and Marjorie (Smith) Gatus, was born on March 17, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away on March 25, 2020 in Omaha.

John is preceded in death by his brother, Travis A. Gatus; sister, Sera J. Wiley; parents: Travis and Marjorie Gatus; and the mother of his children, Virgie M. Gatus. He is survived and will be missed dearly by his loving wife, JoAnn; sister, Hallye Gooden of KC, Missouri; children: Donna Jackson, John Jr., Daniel, Bobby and Preston Gatus all of Omaha; sister, Dorothy Mitchell and family of Denver, CO; numerous nieces, nephews, friends; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; long time friends: William & Bernice Nared, Mildred Kercheval, the Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver at Saint Benedict the Moore Church; and all the friends at Adams Community Center.

INTERMENT Saturday, March 28, 2020 with immediate family at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service for John will be scheduled at a later date.

Tributes

Anna Rankins wrote on Mar 28, 2020:

"Our condolences and my God continue to wrap his arms around you all John will be greatly missed much love to my sis and rest of Johns family"

Michael L. Wayne wrote on Mar 28, 2020:

"May our Lord JESUS CHRIST be with you at this time and bless you with his loving comfort to you and your family. Michael L. Wayne Sr."

Lenzola H. Bohannon wrote on Mar 27, 2020:

""Mercy unto you , and peace" Jude 1:2.. YOU WILL BE MISSED!! Lenzola H Bohannon and Family"

Janet Edmonds wrote on Mar 27, 2020:

"May the God of peace and comfort be with you through this difficult time of sorrow and pain. Proverbs 12:28"

Calvin Davis wrote on Mar 27, 2020:

"When John married my mom (JoAnn), I knew he would be a blessing to her and our family. His evident faith and love for God glowed from his presence. His words of wisdom were always welcomed by me and all that were around him. A true man of God that will be missed on and in the earth. He goes to prepare a place for those that will follow him, and what a welcome that will be when that time comes. Thank you John for pointing and leading us in the right direction....Love always, Calvin L. Davis"