Richard P. "Pat" Gatton, Sr., 63, of Lexington Park, MD died October 16, 2009 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born March 17, 1946 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Pirly I. Gatton, Jr. of St. Inigoes, MD and the late Shirley Mae Poats Gatton.

He is also survived by his children Shirley M. Davis and her husband Gary of Hollywood, MD, Bethany Gatton and Timothy Gatton, both of Lexington Park, MD as well as his sister Jean Gray and her husband Glenn of St. Inigoes, MD and his brother Pirly Gatton, III of Laurel, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Richard was a self employed auto mechanic who enjoyed motorcycle riding and being outdoors.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, MD 20619 with Bishop Gravelle officiating. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to the Richard P. Gatton, Sr. Memorial Fund.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.