Rickey Lee Gates Obituary
The world bids farewell to Rickey Lee Gates of Zanesville, Ohio, departing on December 17, 2024 at the age of 67. Rickey Lee leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Gates and Sandra Gates (Taylor); his sister Dee Dee Giroux; and his nephew Joey Swope. He is survived by: his son Kyle Bickford of Zanesville; his wife Diana Gates; his stepchildren, Brandon Simmerman (Esther) and Shannon Null (Brad); his grandchildren, Connor and Camryn Gates; his stepgrandchildren, Zayne, Isaiah Simmerman and Kreslyn Null; his sister Beckey Gates (Keith) of Zanesville; his aunt Margaret Smith; his uncle Ted Gates; and his close friends, Rusty Glosser, John Burley and Todd Hicks. He is also survived by many cousins; and a nephew.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 29th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church (400 Pleasant Grove Rd, Zanesville, OH 43701).
