Jimmy Ray Gattis, 81, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Huntsville Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents Lemuel and Selma Gattis, brother Charles Gattis, and sister Cathrine Gattis.
Mr. Gattis is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pinna Carpenter Gattis; sister-in-law Wilma Gattis; nephew Dr. Charles (Judy) Gattis; niece Kathie Barnett, grandson Bobby (Yvonne) Hanna; and great-granddaughter Lucy Hanna.
He graduated from Huntsville High School and attended Howard College in Birmingham. Mr. Gattis worked for Allstate Insurance, and later was the owner of Jimmy Gattis’ Body Shop. In 1985, he started Property Damage Appraisals.
Mr. Gattis was a long-time member of Epworth United Methodist Church, where he was serving as church treasurer and chairman of the finance committee. He had also served as chairman of many other committees at the church.
Visitation will be from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Berryhill Funeral Home with chapel service following at 3:00 with Rev. Todd Noren-Hentz and Dr. Charles Gattis officiating. Burial will be in Itawamba County, MS. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church; 2102 Epworth Dr.; Huntsville, AL 35811.
