Charlie Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 24, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Charlie Gates of Rural Retreat, Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Gates and Georgia Gates; his brothers, Stanley and Harvey Gates; and his brother-in-law Roy Harris.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley W. Gates; his siblings, Goldie Gates Harris of Ceres, Cecil Gates (Elaine) of Littlestown and Bill Gates (Anita) of Hanover; his siblings-in-law, Bill Wyrick of Bristol Tn, Jackie Gates of Rural Retreat and Brenda Wyrick of Bristol; and his close friend Brian Simons. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.