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Henry Dates Obituary

Dates, Henry Of Gary, IN was born October 29, 1933 in Vance, Mississippi, a former resident of Gary, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013. He was a retired Electrician for the U.S. Steel Corp. He also retired from the City of Gary Parks Department and Building Department. He served as Precinct Committeeman for the 3rd District for 30 plus years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vennie Dates; daughter, Tanya Ingram; his parents; and 2 brothers. He leaves to cherish his memories: sister, Earlene Rideout; children, Vernita (Robert) Leslie, Rhoda Akins, Henry Dates III, Frieda Taylor, Samara (Emanuel) Smith and Lenard Dates; a host of grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation Friday, October 25, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service immediately following at Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, Indiana 46404. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 23, 2013.
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Dear Vernita and Family,
Know that our prayers were and will continue to be with you and family during your time of bereavement. May God's peace and strength sustain you in the days ahead. Be encouraged that joy will come, in time, from the comfort of God's love toward you and family. Let us know if we can be of help in any way.

Pastor Charles and Elder Loretta Bly

Charles Bly

November 12, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Dates Family. Mr. Dates displayed Great intregrity and was a Great example to each of us that was blessed to cross his path. Though you are saddened be encouraged by the Fact that GOD reserved a seat in Heaven for his Great and well Loved servant.

Scottie Parks

October 30, 2013

Vernita, your colleagues and friends at the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority send you and your family our prayers and thoughts.

Rodney Stockment

October 28, 2013

Blessing and peace to the family may Jesus comfort you always. I had known the Dates family attend West Side with the late Tanya. To my former classmate Henry, and family my prayers are with you in Jesus name.

Desnee King

October 26, 2013

To the Dates Family,
Henry was a wonderful person to work with and it was an honor when he visited the seniors and his friends at the Roosevelt Park Pavilion. May he rest in peace.

Minietta Nelson

October 26, 2013

To the Dates family. God bless .Mr Dates. Was good. Man.Enjoyed. talking. To him. When. I. Was. At. .MT.BEYHANY. ON. Burr st. As a young. Man.

Michael Patterson

October 25, 2013

Dear Dates family, I'm saddened to hear that Henry has passed away. We were in the first electrical apprentice class at USS-coke-plant together.He was always grinning, no matter how hard the job got. May he rest in peace.

Benny "DOC" Kubiak

October 25, 2013

To Dates, Freda, Samara and Lenard I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Dates. He's with Mrs. Dates so you all can be comforted in knowing that they are watching over their family together. God bless and my prayers are with the family.

Anita Lipscomb-Abrons

October 25, 2013

Dear Dates family, you have my deepest sympathy. I have such fond memories of all of us growing up together, and your father Mr. Dates being such a strong presence in the community. He will truly be missed.

Debbie Brewer- Noble

October 24, 2013

Our prayers are with you all . You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of mr. Dates may you find comfort in knowing he lived a good life and was very proud of his family.

Robert&Catherine Campbell & family

October 24, 2013

Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Earth have no sorrows that Heaven can't Heal. We Remain Prayerfully Yours! Humbly Submitted - Ratcliffe Family

Rev. B. Lewis Ratcliffe

October 23, 2013

My Sincerest Sympathies and Prayers go out to the Dates Family. I've always known Mr. Dates as a hard working, dedicated, and a very knowledgeable & kind person when it had something to do with his job as an electrician. He will truly be missed. May God Continue to Bless the Entire Family. Bonita L. Howard

Bonita L. Williams-Howard

October 23, 2013

To Brother Lenard Dates and family: my our Father God Bless and keep you in His Perfect Peace Who's Eyes Are Stayed On you. You have my condolence at this time with my hope to remember we are in Gods loving family.

Rev. Gloria Crews

October 23, 2013

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