Carl James Gatts

Carl James Gatts, of Lake Road, Mercer (Jefferson Twp.) passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was 71.

He was born in West Alexander, PA (Washington County) on August 3, 1945, a son to the late Lorrie Oliver and Emma (Evans) Gatts. Carl most enjoyed his family, friends, and horses. A lifelong member of the PAHA as well as the Penn Ohio Morgan Association, he also enjoyed working as a judge for horse shows. He worked most of his life in a steel mill, from which he was retired.

He is survived by three sisters, Shirley Crouch and husband Randy of Burlington, KY, Evelyn Hopper of MN, and Dorothy Leffel of Aurora NC, and one brother, Art Gatts of Claysville, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Oliver Gatts and Ben Gatts.

A memorial service is to be held at a later date.

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