William Ward Gates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William Ward Gates (Clarksdale, Mississippi), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on April 19, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Ward Gates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his significant other Jimmy Crestman; and his parents, Ward Gates and Lois Gates. He is survived by: his wife Joann Ikerd Gates of Moon Lake; his children, William Ward Gates, Jr. of Louisville, MS and Susann Gates Jamison (Chad) of Marks, MS.; his grandchildren, Logan Kennedy Gates, William Ward Gates, III of Fort Meyers, FL, Emily Jamison Williams (Chandler) and John McDonald Jamison of Marks, MS; and his great grandchild Jaxon Pierce Williams.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
