David Neil "Goat" Gattis, 56, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2004 in Weatherford.David "Goat" Gattis was born December 16, 1947 in Ft. Worth to Charles and Mary Lucille Morton Gattis. He was a life-long resident of North Texas. David honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was an avid bowler and loved gardening. David dedicated his whole life to his children.Survivors: Son, Jared Matthew Gattis of Springtown, daughter, Tanya Higgins and husband, Matt of Springtown; mother, Mary L. Gattis of N. Richland Hills; sister, Deborah Johnson-Strealy and husband, Gary of Ft. Worth; brothers, Perry Gattis of California, Mark Gattis of Springtown, Kevin Gattis of Arlington, Christopher Gattis of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Dylan, Austin and Devinne; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.