Michael Gates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Michael Gates of Charleston, West Virginia, born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, who passed away at the age of 70, on August 30, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Michael Gates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chester E. Gates, Jr. and Margie McAtee; his grandparents, Chester E. Gates, Sr., Isabelle Baker Gates, Charles McAtee and Hazel Douglas McAtee; and his sister Sandra Kay Gates.
He is survived by: his stepmother Coda Davis Gates; his stepsisters, Judith Ann Kessler and Sharon Jo Monk; his children, Michael D. Gates, Jr. and Electa Gates Crowder (Christopher A. Crowder); his grandchild Chesla Dawn Crowder; and his former wife Catherine Kennedy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
