Friday, January 5, 2024

Benjaman Hendrix Gatlin

Benjaman Hendrix Gatlin of Starkville, MS, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at OCH Regional Medical Center in Starkville, MS. Ben was born May 25, 1959 in Starkville, MS to Willie J. and Isabel (Cornish) Gatlin. He was 64 years old.

Funeral services will be held at Coleman Funeral Home in Ackerman, MS on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held prior to service time starting at 9:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mt. Airy Cemetery near Ackerman, MS.

Ben is survived by his two daughters, Kari Williams of French Camp, MS and Tiffany Peeples of Ackerman, MS; his brother, JW Gatlin of Red Oak, TX; his sister, Mary Gatlin of Tupelo, MS; and 5 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. and Isabel (Cornish) Gatlin.