Robert Eugene Gates

Robert Eugene Gates

Robert Gates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 28 to May 30, 2012.
Robert Eugene Gates ATKINS, Va. Robert Eugene Gates, age 78, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012, in the Brian Center Nursing Home in Fincastle, Va. Mr. Gates was preceded in death by his parents, John Brady Gates and Ellen Mae Atwell Gates; a brother, Willis Gates; three sisters, Libby Call, Marie Hanshew and Zelda Conklin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. Survivors include two sisters, Gail Bell, Rural Retreat, Va., and Barbara Holt, Michigan; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday June 1, 2012, at the Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment will follow in Wassum Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 68 p.m. at the funeral home. Bradley's Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Amy (Hanshew) Shanahan

May 30, 2012

I will always cherish my memories of you, Uncle Bob. Although you are missed, I'm glad that you have peace now. I love you!

RITA DAVIDSON

May 30, 2012

C.J.,ROGER,PATTY & ANGELA, MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. RITA KAY

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