Kenneth Wayne Gatlin

Kenneth Wayne Gatlin, age 60, of Covington passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 in La Fayette, Georgia. He was the life of the party and is now walking across the big stage singing, “Play that Funky Music.”

Kenneth was born in Shelby County, Tennessee on February 6, 1965 to Louis and Sylvia (Martin) Gatlin. He attended Munford High School in Tennessee. Kenneth recently moved to Covington, where he purchased his dream piece of property and named it “Graceland”.

Kenneth was an entrepreneur in life. He owned and operated Gatlin’s BBQ and Jughead Bait Company. Kenneth was a passionate cook and was famous for his homemade BBQ sauce.

Kenneth founded the West Central Indiana Coyote Club and was Vice President of CWA Union. He enjoyed teaching Hunters Safety Education.

Kenneth loved nature, hunting, and fishing. Kenneth holds two records for deer in Indiana. He enjoyed teaching and going catfishing with others, ensuring they caught their personal best. Kenneth was an avid Tennessee Football fan, Go Vols!

Kenneth will be deeply missed by his mom, Sylvia; four children, Micheal (Alyssa Eaglin) Gatlin, Dakota (Hali) Jessee; Taylor (Evan) Ratcliff; grandchildren, Stephen, Parker, Olive, Ava, Rayna, and Montgomery Wayne; and his beloved dogs, Bugsy and Kane.

He was preceded in death by his father, Louis; son, Stephen; aunt, Brenda Petty; and uncle, Bubba.

A visitation will be held for Kenneth at Harvest Fellowship, 1618 W. County Road 500 S in Crawfordsville on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1:00pm until the time of funeral service at 3:00pm. He will be brought back to “Graceland”, where he’ll be laid to rest. Share memories and condolences online at www.SandersFuneralCare.com.