Edsel Allen “Eddie” Gatewood, 72, of Westport, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Aspen Place Health Campus in Greensburg. He was born
on November 11, 1952, in Greensburg, the son of Allen C. and Evaleen (Asher)
Gatewood. He was a lifelong resident of Westport and a 1971 graduate of South
Decatur High School. Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family, his dogs,
being outdoors and Kentucky basketball. He was a veteran having served in the
United States Airforce. Eddie married Tonya M. Fuentes on May 18, 1996, at New
Bethel and she survives. Other survivors include his daughters, Heather Renee
(Ryan) Cupp of Raleigh, North Carolina; Mia (Chris) Swift of Swansboro, North
Carolina and Jenna (Wayne) Green of Greensburg, Indiana; his son, Shannon Lee
(Rachelle) Gatewood of LaVernia, Texas; sister, Jodi (Brian) Vanaman of
Westport; brother, Randall Shane (Nicole) Gatewood of Michigan; grandchildren,
Ethan Cupp, Nora Cupp, Lauren Gatewood, Kristen Gatewood, Kaydence Swift,
Reilynn Swift, Kenzington Swift, Vidiana Swift and Harper Stewart; brother-in-
law, Joe Fuentes; sisters-in-law, Nancy Schwering and Carolyn Fuentes. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Rev.
Glenn Black officiating. Burial will follow at Westport Cemetery with military
graveside rites. A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9 th from
11 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Diabetes Association or the Humane Society through
the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at
www.bassgasper.com