James Gates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Gates (Mexico, New York), who passed away on July 4, 2019 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Gates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Gates and Marion Hotaling Gates; his wife Clarice H. "Hula" Gates; and his siblings, Jack, Pete, Louie, Raymond, Shirley and Sheila.
He is survived by: his children, James A. Gates (Lorie) of Mexico, NY and Bridget Gates (Josh Pierce) of Apollo Beach, FL; his grandson Jacob; and his sister Patricia Rice (Gordon) of Mexico, NY..
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Jim's memory to the Oneida Centers, 1445 Kimball Street, Utica, NY or the Mexico VFW Edick-Hamlink Post #369, 5930 Scenic Avenue, Mexico, NY.
