John E Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 18, 2020, at the age of 92, John E Gates (Dublin, Ohio), born in Parkersburg, West Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Claud Gates and Beatrice Gates; and his former wife Juanita Smith Gates. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Junk Gates; his children, Nancy Gibbs (Chuck) and Stephen Gates (Jill); and his stepchildren, Jennifer Brunner (Rick), Andrea Dowding (David), Dan Junk (Christine) and Kathy McLeod (Ken). He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to: Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214 or Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205.