Gatlin Ion Moretz
Gatlin Ion Moretz (Gatlin Bear, Baby G) Oct. 24, 2021 - April 22, 2024, 2, of Claxton, Tn went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Monday afternoon.
Gatlin was a special little boy that touched so many lives. In life he was a ball of energy and always on the go completely full of life. He was a precious joy to anyone he came in contact with. He loved trucks, motorcycles, cars and always wanted to sing and dance to Baby Shark and Wheels on The Bus.
He was diagnosed with Hunters syndrome (MPS2) in March 2022. He fought so many physical and mental obstacles with this disease.
We, the family, take comfort in knowing that Gatlin has won his battle and no longer has to suffer with the struggles of this illness. Gatlin is preceded in death by his Papaw Mike McMahan; great grandparents, Mary and John Ion Haun; cousin, Daniel Haun; and great grandfather, Raymond Barnett.
He is survived by his Mamaw/mom, Patricia (Teresa) McMahan; dad, John Moretz; brothers, Kadin and Faith Bolden and Axile Moretz; sisters, Riley Mclain and Carissa Riley Barnett; favorite uncles, Kenny Moretz and Darren Gross; aunt and special momma, Sarai Gross; papaw, Charlie Davis; his special mommas, Danielle Bowman, Nikki Davis, and Megan Braden; grandparents, Angie Davis and Richard Dixon; great grandmother, Edith Barnett; his partner in crime, Paisley Bolden; special cousin and bestie, Marynina Moretz; his wagon buddies, Destiny Gurly and Tristan Mulligan; his best buddies, Brody (BoBo) Massey and Preston Powers; uncles, Darren Gross, Chris Bowman, Ricky Adams, Allen Bayles, Mitchel Bayles, Jaxon Dixson, and John Lillard; aunt, Cheryl Adams; special cousins, Daniel Gross, Nevaeh Mulligan, Lexi Jackson, Dekota Jackson, Shaylyn Jackson, Makiya Martin, Jozion Martin, Kaynan Bowman, Devin Eaton, Taylor Hooks, and AJ Hooks; and his favorite pastor, Donald Turpin.
Gatlin was loved by so many more aunts, uncles, family, and friends.
Services will be held at Holley Gamble Funeral Home 621 S Charles G Seivers Blvd Clinton, Tn 37716 receiving family and friends Thursday April 25, 2024 6-8 p.m. funeral to follow at 8 p.m. The service will be officiated by Pastor Donald Turpin and the Rev. Michale Haun. www.holleygamble.com