Clarence Vernon Gates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clarence Vernon Gates (Henderson, Tennessee), born in Middleton, Tennessee, who passed away on September 19, 2019 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert E. Gates and Mae Rixie Gates; his daughter Seleta Gates; and his siblings, Jewell Gates, Robert Lee Gates and Aileen Jacobs.
He is survived by: his children, Holly Lambert (Billy Melton) of Henderson, Frances Bass (Roger) of Independence, MS, Keith Gates (April) of Henderson, Greg Hollingsworth of Henderson, Clarence Gates, Jr. of Byhalia, MS and Howard Gates (Donna) of Coldwater, MS; his siblings, Eugene Gates of Corinth, MS and Mildred Bates of Selmer; and his grandchildren, Cheyannah Woofter, Madison Woofter, Isabella Gates, Zachary Gates, Colton Gates, Amy Gates, R. J. Bass, Ridge Bass, Anthony Gates, Dexter Gates and Lee Gates. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
