Calvin-Gates-Obituary

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Calvin Gates

Gary, Indiana

Sep 22, 1951 – Sep 26, 2021 (Age 70)

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BORN
September 22, 1951
DIED
September 26, 2021
AGE
70
LOCATION
Gary, Indiana

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Calvin Gates was born September 22, 1951 in Gary, Indiana.  He is preceded in death by: his parents, Ressie Dean Gates and James Gates; sisters, Lois and Louise; brothers, Ronnie, Joseph, and Glen.


Calvin Gates was a loving father and a devoted husband.  He was raised by a wonderful father James Gates and mother Ressie Dean Gates.


Calvin graduated from Emerson High School in 1970.  He worked for U.S. Steel for 20 years and the City of Gary for 20 years.


He leaves loving memories: wife, Sondra; children; Shawn of Gary, IN Lakeisha of Elkhart, IN, and Dwayne of Indianapolis, IN; eleven grandchildren;  four sisters, Tracy (Floyd Brown), Geraldine Gates, Dorisin Gates (Tommy), Karee Gates; brothers, Dennis (Arnetta), Darius Gates, James Gates, Freddy Gates; sister-in-laws, Janice, Gloria (Louis), Audrey, Emealia; brother-in-laws, Lamont (Carol), Johnnie (Terrie), Tommy (Joan), Gene Sanks and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Dear Mrs. Gates and Family, I was saddened to read of the passing of Mr. Calvin. He was a kind gentleman. Mr. Calvin loved the City of Gary and would help anyone in need. He became my friend during my first campaign as Judge. Our friendship was one of respect and a shared commitment to the betterment of Gary. He will truly be missed by the Aetna community and the people that his big heart touched. Keep the faith, because we know that Mr. C is in a better place. Prayerfully submitted,...

To Doris and Family _ so sorry for your lost - my goes out to u all.

To the Gates Family, May GOD Bless and Comfort You During this Most Difficult Time! May GOD's Eternal Light Forever Shine on Calvin's Soul. Calvin and I Were Friends from Elementary through High School and He Truly was a Kind, Gentle, and Sincere Person Who was Always Willing to Help a Friend! I Will Forever Miss Those Days that We All Played on the Field Between Williams and Pulaski. With Deepest Sympathy and Respect!

I´ll never forget the memories we have. From times taking me to school or giving me the remote control cars. The love will always be there... Watch over the family and laugh with the ones who await you in the heavens... may we meet again- Booka

My condolences and prayers to the family of Calvin Gates during this difficult time. Diane Morris EHS - Class of `70

I would like to share my love, thoughts and prayers to entire Gates family, especially my brother Hank during the home welcoming of your love one and my Uncle Gates. Thanks Uncle Gates for always supporting and believing in me. What a person with a heart for others. You will be truly missed. What the world need now is more Calvin Gates. Love you for life.

You were always a great person in my book with a wonderful sense of humor in which all the Gates have, you will be truly missed, but never forgotten .,From Cousin Olivia

My sincere condolences to the Gates family!

Thank God for a good and kind brother in law.