Leslie Gatlin

Falconer Funeral Home

Daquan Heiden

George LaRoche

Griffith-Cline Funeral and Cremation Services

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Leslie James Gatlin of Gilbert passed away on September 22, 2013, he was 46 years old. Leslie was born on April 7, 1967 in Gary Indiana to Odell and Narve´l Gatlin. Leslie is survived by his wife Antoinette Gatlin, 4 sons Leslie James Gatlin Jr, Anferne Howard-Gatlin, Ethan James Gatlin, and Eaan James Gatlin, one daughter Anayiah Howard-Gatlin of Gilbert, 1 sister, Rhonda Gatlin-Hayes (Wallace), 1 brother, Reginald Gatlin (Pamela), 4 nephews; Jacob, Quentin, Joshua, Bobby and 4 nieces; Latasha, Narve´l, Roberta, Rachel all of Milwaukee. Brother-in- law-William Smith (Bianca) of Milwaukee, WI. Two special brothers: James Walton and Karlos Martin from Arizona. Leslie graduated from North Division High school in Milwaukee, WI in 1985. He immediately knew he wanted to serve his country. Leslie joined the United States Army in 1985. Leslie had nine wonderful years in the Army. He was proficient in target Acquisition Radar and Firefinder Radar Repair, he also was a member of the United States Army Signal Corps (Regiment) and he later went on to become a Ranger. During his Army career, Leslie gained proficiency/certification, while in Mannheim, Germany as a Quality Assurance Manager/ Senior Radar Repairer and at Fort Polk, LA, he gained proficiency/certification as a Senior Radar Target Acquisition Repairer.
While in the Army, Leslie met and married Teresa Benjamin, and they were blessed with one son, Leslie J. Gatlin Jr. Due the unexpected death of his oldest sister Isialine, Leslie obtained an early honorable discharge in 1994; his final rank was Sergeant/E5, Isialine, left seven minor children behind and Leslie gave up his Army career to help his mother raise his nieces and nephews. Leslie went on to obtain two computer Associate Degrees from MATC, one in A.A.S Computer Electronics Technology and the other in A.A.S Electronic Technology-Industrial. He used his brilliant mind at MRI devices later to be bought by Invivo in Milwaukee, WI as an electronic technician, where he was promoted to Shift Manufacturing Supervisor on first shift and then he went on to manage second shift. Leslie met Antoinette Gatlin in May of 2003, and they were married in August of 2005. They moved to Gilbert, AZ in August, 2007. During the course of their marriage, they had two beautiful boys Ethan and Eaan. Leslie also continued to love, nurture, and guide his other children Leslie Jr., Anferne and Anayiah Howard, as well as his nieces and nephews. Our family was blessed to be able to have all our children together at the end of Leslie"s life. Leslie Jr. came to live and finish school with his dad in June 2011. While in Arizona, Leslie obtained employment at Comtech EF Data as an Electronic Technician for 5 years. He unfortunately was laid off from this position but, was able to attain a position that he loved as production supervisor at Ducommun Labarge Technologies until his passing on September 22nd.
Leslie lived his life to the fullest; he always had a kind word for everyone. He was a spiritual man whom loved God; he chose to become a Latter Day Saint during his lifetime and was active in his branch in Milwaukee WI in the Branch Presidency, as Second Counselor. Leslie enjoyed debating about scripture with his fellow church members and friends. He was an intellectual and opinionated man. He loved to read. He knew his scriptures and he loved to have deep discussions about science, math, love, family, just about anything. He could tell you any factual information on useless trivia you wanted to know. He loved to spend time with his family and wrestle with his boys and girl. He went on many family trips providing culture, knowledge and fun to his children. He loved to indulge in drinking lemonade and eating crab legs. He was a father as well as a mentor to his nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. He adored his mother, sisters and brother. He was regimented and he taught "all" his
children to be honest, hard working and virtuous individuals. He believed in family and put family first always.
Leslie used to own his own side Disc Jockey business in the Army; he later revived that dream with Party Rhythms Mobile Music Service, https://www.facebook.com/Party.Rhythms. He was passionate about his music and he went to work every day of his life. He was a strong, caring, loving man, whom always had a smile for everyone or a word of advice. He was a "gentle giant", and friend to many. He was a teacher and loved demonstrations to get his point across. He never pulled punches with his advice and he told the truth. He made a great impact on the lives of everyone he touched and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Limb Fallen A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life; don't just stare at the wall. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we're together again." Author unknown
Visitation will be held on Monday September 30, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Funeral Services with military honors will be held on Tuesday October 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Falconer Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

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