Fred D. Gates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Fred D. Gates of Paris, Illinois, who passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter and Mary L. Gates (Brown); his daughter Becky Gates of Dennison; and his siblings, Mary Louise Connelley and Charles Gates.
He is survived by: his wife Cindy Mattingly of Mary's Church; his children, Brian Gates (Lisa) of Summerfield, Terry and Wendy Woodard of Mattoon, Illinois; his grandchildren, Madison Stephens (Devin), Jacob Gates (Harlee Englum), Caleb Gates (Meredith Rhoads) of Paris, Haley Gates (Lydia Boerman) of Grand Rapids, Makayla Gates of Tampa, Myles Woodard of Marshall and Chase Woodard of Mattoon, Illinois; his great grandchildren, Tinley and Paisley Stephens; and his siblings, Wanda Lacy of Florida and Jim Gates of Paris, Illinois..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care.