Branson Everett Gatewood, 63, Germany passed on Saturday, February 28, 2026.  Funeral will be held at 1pm on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Fletcher's Chapel United Methodist Church, 108 McCoy Dr., Hoffman, NC  28347.

Public viewing, Friday, March 20, 2026, from 12pm until 5pm at Nelson Funeral Home, 1021 E. Washington Street, Rockingham, NC  28379. 

The family will receive friends and visitors at 139 Arnette Street, Aberdeen, NC.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.nelsonfuneralservice.com.  Nelson Funeral Service is serving the family. 

Local Florist:  

Hillside Florist: 910-997-4028, 216 E. Franklin St., Rockingham, NC  28379

Boe's Florist:  910-895-3139, 167 Entwistle 3rd Street, Rockingham, NC 28379

Priscilla's Florist:  910-895-5642, 1032 B E. Washington Street, Rockingham, NC  28379

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