Johnny Franklin Gates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Johnny Franklin Gates in Orange Park, Florida, born in Winnfield, Louisiana, departing on August 8, 2024 at the age of 86. Johnny leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harvey Earnest Gates and Lydia Crain; his siblings, Lamar Gates (Arlene) and Maxine Dickerson (Jim); his nephew Steve Dickerson; and his great-niece Daye Dickerson Alexander.
He is survived by: his wife Bert; his children, John Gates, Jr. (Kelly) and Jane Long (Don); his grandchildren, Shauna Wright (Bryan), John Gates, III (Courtney), Brian Long (Brittney), Jenny Gates, Gary Long, Danielle Green (James) and Jessica Morris (Tim); his great grandchildren, Dallas, Georgia, Olivia, John IV, Amelia, Jackson, Adalyn, Letty, Raylee, Emberly, Tim Jr. and Gracie; his nephew Craig Dickerson; and his nieces, Jan Gates Pearce and Millie Gates Calhoun.
Memorial gifts may be made to First Baptist Church of Orange Park, 1140 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073.
