Charles William Gates Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Charles William Gates Jr. of Huntington, West Virginia, born in Atlanta, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 24, 2024 at the age of 73. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Charles may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles William and Mary Ellen Gates (Beard). He is survived by: his wife D. Sharon Gates; and his siblings, Ellen Winkler (Kerry) and Michael Gates (Debra). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.