Rayford Gates Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Rayford Gates of Arkansas City, Kansas, born in Kennard, Texas, who passed away at the age of 88, on May 22, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Gates and Caroline Gates; his son Donnie; and his grandson Bryan Gates. He is survived by: his wife Carol Reece; his children, Lynn Gates (Brenda Gates) of Magnolia, AR, Sherry Purdue (Mike Purdue) of Wichita, KS, Darryl Gates (Angie Gates) of Aberdeen, MS and Alan Gates (Stephanie Gates) of Independence, MO.; his grandchildren, Erin Gates of Shreveport, LA, Tanya Gates of Wichita, KS, Amanda Gates of Conway, AR, Chris Gates (April) of Conway, AR, Jordan Gates of Kansas City, MO and Sierra Yutzy of Independence, MO.; and his great grandchildren, Aliyah Jackson of Winfield, KS, Ari Gates of Wichita, KS and Halie Gates of Conway, AR..

Memorial contributions for Ray may be made to the Kansas Veteran's Home, donations may be left in care of the funeral home.