Johnny George Gatlin

Johnny George Gatlin was born on July 11, 1949, to the late Carrie Lee Gatlin-Monroe and the late Ravin Ealy in Thomasville, GA. He departed this earthly life on Monday, November 10, 2025, in Albany, GA. After graduating from Douglas High School, he joined the United States Army where he served in The Republic of Vietnam and Fort Riley, KS. After military service, he became an Automotive Technician.

He leaves to cherish his memories his only Daughter, Gayle Gatlin, Columbia, SC, Siblings, Carolyn Adams, Metcalf, GA, Mary Collins, Valdosta, GA, Claretha Ham, Boston, GA, Willie Monroe, Thomasville, GA, Sandra Cooper (Ellis), Tallahassee, FL and Sister-In-Law Catherine Gatlin, Thomasville, GA. Grandchildren Briana Gatlin, Birmingham, AL Rahmid Jenkins, Manhattan, KS, Zare Cooper, Atlanta, GA and Justin Gatlin, Columbia, SC and Great-Grandson, Aiden Gatlin, Birmingham, AL. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. A Special Friend, Jaime Johnson, Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation, Albany, GA.

He is preceded in death by his Mother, Carrie Lee Gatlin-Monroe, Stepfather Eula B. Monroe, Father, Ravin Ealy, Siblings, Leslie Sanders, Patricia Jones, Decasta Gatlin, Emma Walden, Corene Henderson, and Madeline Monroe.