James Edwin Gates

Jimmy and I were kids together because his father and my grandmother Vivian Gates Horne were brother and sister. We would go to the Bradley Theatre on Saturday and enjoy the tiny top shop talent scout. All of us cousins had a great time together. Everybody always said I look so much like Jimmy in the fifth grade. He was a very special person to me. A few months before he died, he wanted me to come out to visit him and his wife, but I was too busy and I regret so much that I never did. I love...

I am sorry to learn of this. My condolences to Sally and family. Jo Claridy Sawtelle.

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was always such a gentleman and honest. My prayers go out to his family.

Sally my deepest condolences to you and other family members for the loss of your very talented and most likable person. Know you are in my prayers.

Rest in peace, dear cousin. I have fond memories of all of us children going to the movies on Saturday.

Am so sorry to hear about Jim´s passing. He was probably the most interesting person I´ve ever met. The collections mentioned in the obituary is indeed extensive and his passion around them unbridled. I enjoyed listening to him share storied facts about so many different things. All my love to his sweet family- prayers lifted for strength and comfort.

Sincerest condolences to Jim's friends and family. He was a great man and dear neighbor who enchanted me and my family with his library of rare chess books and vast knowledge of many things. I recall he helping my late dad, Glenn Vaughn, with getting his first computer and Internet set up about 1980. Fondly recall our family's glee getting our very first email and it was from Jim. Peace and comfort to all who knew Jim Gates.

One of my dearest long time friends! May he rest in peace!

Sorry for your loss.