Donald Dean Gates Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-10-16T22:00:00
End: 2023-10-17T00:00:00
Location: Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Dean Gates of Lebanon, Virginia, who passed away on October 13, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Dean Gates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lewis Otto and Mildred Buchanon Gates; and his brother Lewis Gates. He is survived by: his wife Margaret Hester Gates; his children, Dean Gates (Nina), Leisa D. Less and Lori Gates-Addison (Alan); his grandchildren, Sean Gates, Michael Less, Luke Addison, Andrew Less, Lane Addison and Sam Addison; and his great grandchildren, Kason Addison, Asher Gates and Zealand Addison.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Owens Funeral Service

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Oct 16

Visitation

Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church
24 Tate Ave, Lebanon, VA 24266

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Oct 16

Funeral service

Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church
24 Tate Ave, Lebanon, VA 24266

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Oct 17

Graveside service

Evergreen Burial Park
1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015

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