Jason Gatewood

Jason “Gate” Gatewood, 45, of Zanesville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 13, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1979 in Zanesville. He graduated from Maysville High School in 1997 and was inducted into the Maysville Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017. He went on and earned his bachelor’s degree from Muskingum University in 2002 where he excelled in football and baseball and where he still holds the career record for pitching wins. Over the years he coached various sports at Maysville. He was obsessed with going to the gym and his new favorite sport was pickleball. He loved the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Bears, and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He also played slowpitch softball for many years.

He is survived by his mother Mary Gatewood (Fred Fisher). His fiancée Laura Kolbe. One son Lincoln Jason (Gracie) Gatewood. One daughter Londyn Lee Gatewood. Bonus child Addison Kolbe. One sister Jamie (Wes) Parmer. A half-brother Rod Koch. Nephew Dallas Rowland. Niece Kenzie VanMeter. His fiancée Laura’s parents Ricky and Robin Addington. Mother of his son Lincoln, Emily Pennington. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. His dog Poppy, his cat Bella. He was preceded in death by his father Douglas Gatewood and his grandparents. Friends may call from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday July 18, 2025 at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home 5765 Gladstone Drive White Cottage with a time to share memories at 6:00 p.m. The family asks those attending to honor Jason by wearing your favorite Reds, Bears, or Buckeyes attire.