James Robert Gates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Robert Gates of Arapaho, Oklahoma, born in Rockford, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 70, on October 20, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Robert Gates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert F. Gates and Arlene Gates (McMaster); and his siblings, Beverly Hankins, Patricia Ainley and Terry Gates.
He is survived by: his daughters, Spring Cordes (Adam) of Arapaho and Robin Green (Randy) of Dover; his siblings, Kenny Gates (Janet) of Ashflat, AR., Farrell Gates of Searcy, AR., David Gates (Dawn) of Mammoth Springs, AR., Brian Gates (Karen) of Ashflat, AR. and Kim Kahn (Rick) of Jonesboro, AR.; his sister-in-law Vickie Gates of Jones, OK.; and his grandchildren, Emily, Haley, Hayden, Erika, Cheston, Gemma and Brynli.