Artis Leon Washington, age 75, of Gordon Heights, FL, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Brandywyne Health Care  Center in Winter Haven, FL. He served in United States Marine  Corps.

He is survived by his wife: Gloria Washington, Bartow, FL; one Daughter: Heather Washington, Winter Haven, FL; three Sons: Artis Washington, Jr., Winter Haven, FL, Timothy Washington, Winter Haven, FL, Stephen Elijah Washington, Bartow, FL; one Sister: Theresa (Reginald) Fatherly, Williamsport, PA; four Brothers: Phillip Todd Williams, Atlanta, GA, Michael Washington, Samuel Washington, Williamsport, PA, Adolphus Carter, Bartow, FL; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will take place at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, July 30, 2021.  Funeral service will be at Goodhope Cemetery, Gordonville, FL.  at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2021. All persons attending the services must wear a face mask.