Photo courtesy of E. H. Ford Mortuary - MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, Tennessee
1934 - 2020
Earl Gates Jr. was born on June 21, 1934 to Gladys Partlow and Earl Gates, Sr. in Frayser, Tennessee. He was the oldest of three boys.
Earl accepted Jesus Christ at an early age as his Lord and Savior at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend...
Read MoreI am sorry I could not be there for you as in times past. Earl was a very kind and generous person. I feel very blessed and honored to have been loved by this family.Mrs Pickens, Mr Pickens, Eugene,Linese,Thelma and Earl and the rest of you. I love you all. WE ARE FAMILY AND FOREVER WILL BE. Heaven has truly gained a wonderful human being. May God keep you in his embrace
Anne White-Wade
June 05, 2020 | Memphis, TN
My Cousin's, know that You all are Loved. Blessed are those who mourn for They Shall be Comforted. Matthew 5:4
In the Words of Uncle Earl "It's in God's Hands now"
You both are symbols of uncle Earl and aunt Thelma's Love to the world. Continue to be a Blessing.
India G
India Gates
May 22, 2020 | Panama City, FL | Family
Heaven has indeed gained another angel... may God provide comfort and peace to you all as only He can..Mr. Earl will definitely be missed. I love you guys... Kay Kay Stubblefield
Rita Stubblefield
May 22, 2020 | Augusta, GA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Hubert & Beverly McGhee
May 22, 2020 | Olive Branch, MS | Friend
Dear Cynthia & Everrett
Please remember-Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Be encouraged.
Sharon & S.D. Johnson
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Sharon & S.D. Johnson
May 20, 2020 | Memphis, TN
Our Prayers are with the Gates and E H Ford Family and Workers .
DNS Auto Repair Center
May 20, 2020 | Memphis, TN
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert Bryant
May 19, 2020 | Atlanta, GA | Acquaintance