Mike B. Gattin, 75, of Benton, Arkansas passed away June 14, 2019. He was born September 11, 1943 in Bauxite, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Rachel Gattin.
Mike proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam war. He retired from Levi Strauss as a computer supervisor after twenty years of service. Mike was a volunteer fire fighter in Texas and after retirement owned a business- Firemen's Choice Chimney Sweep. Mike was fascinated with flying planes and space exploration. He was an avid collector of model airplanes, his favorite being WWII aircraft, specifically the Mustang. Mike was a Nascar and Dallas Cowboy fan. In his later years, enjoyed eating a leisurely breakfast and watching the birds outside and history documentaries on television.
Preceding Mike in death are his wife, Lucy Gattin; parents, Marvin and Rachel Gattin; son, Josh Gattin; daughter, Amber Brown; and sister, Josephine "Joey" Richardson.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his fiance', Sharon Warren of Benton, Arkansas; sister, Doris "Deegy" Landers and husband Jim of Benton, Arkansas; two brothers: Toby Gattin and wife Molly of Waxahachie, Texas and Paul Gattin and wife Wanda of Benton, Arkansas; grandson, Tristan Brown of Tennessee; and many family members and friends who love Mike and will miss him always.
Reception visitation held from 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Friday, June 21 with memorial service following at 1:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton, Arkansas.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online Guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
Reception Visitation
JUN
21.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
Memorial Service
JUN
21.
1:00 PM (CDT)
Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015