GERALD GATES Obituary


GERALD MAURICE GATES (Age 82)
Gerald Maurice Gates peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Laurel, MD. He is survived by his loving wife, Constance Lovell Gates, his devoted children: his son, Marlon Maurice Gates, his two daughters, Jerilyn Anice Gates and Tracey Noreen Green, his daughter-in-law, Rhonda Gates, two stepdaughters Pamela Baker and Lynn Roberts, and a host of nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons, Clifford and Lloyd Wayne Gates,his father John Gates, his mother, Mary Elizabeth Gates; four sisters and one brother. Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Gerald Gates on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Slocum Funeral Home service, 7529 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton MD 20735. Viewing at 10 a.m. immediately followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. and internment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722.

Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 18, 2019.
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Condolences to the Gates family. May knowing that others are praying in your behalf and the comfort that the God of all comfort you during your times of sadness.

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July 18, 2019

Gerry was a caring, patient, and slyly humorous guy, and I always enjoyed my time with him. RIP

Christopher Beall

July 18, 2019

Uncle Jerry, be at peace now. You lived a full life. You were my favorite uncle. Always fun and funny. I remember childhood always being thrown up in the air by you. You were good and helpful to my mother in her latter years and I appreciate that. Love you.

Lori Little

July 18, 2019

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7529 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD

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