James Rand (Randy) Linke Gatton

James Rand "Randy" Linke Gatton, 53, died February 23, 2012 after a long illness. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Norma L. Gatton, and a sister, Lorraine Ellen Gatton. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Geraldine P. Gatton, of Vienna, VA, and a sister, Cynthia R. Gatton, of Atlanta, GA, and many nieces and nephews. Randy was born in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Guilford High School in Rockford, Illinois. A 1980 graduate of Georgia Tech in electrical engineering, Randy retired from ExxonMobil Corporation in January this year after 31 years of service including assignments in Texas, New Jersey, Brussels, Belgium, and ExxonMobil headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. An avid music lover and musician, Randy chaired the Concert Committee during his tenure at Georgia Tech and was responsible for bringing several then little known bands to the Tech campus. He was most proud of taking part in the production of the Atlanta Rhythm Section's live concert album from that venue.
A memorial service will be held at Sunrise Assisted Living, 920 Clairmont Ave, Decatur, GA at 2:00 P.M. on February 28., the Reverend James Hicks officiating. The family will receive friends at 1:30 P.M. A memorial service will also be held in Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Randy's memory may be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Dr., NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 or the charity of the donor's choice.


Funeral Home:
A. S. Turner & Sons
2773 North Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033