Bishop Darnell Stephen Gates

Bishop Darnell Stephen Gates obituary

Bishop Darnell Stephen Gates

Darnell Gates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ellis Funeral Home - Detroit on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Bishop Darnell S. Gates of Troy, Michigan Beloved Husband of Mother Maryanne Gates, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin & Pastor born on August 13,1963 in Detroit, Michigan made his transition on Saturday, September 6,2025 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 62. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19,2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Jesus Tabernacle Of Deliverance Ministries 11001 Chalmers St. Detroit, Michigan 48213 Apostle David Billy Pastor. A Musical Celebration will be held on Friday, September 19,2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Greater Deliverance Temple 17831 John R Detroit, Michigan with the Service on Saturday, September 20,2025 Family Hour 11:30 AM with the Celebration Of Life at 12 Noon at Jesus Tabernacle Of Deliverance Ministries. Interment will be on Monday, September 22,2025 at 12 Noon at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan. Flower Delivery hours will be on Friday, September 19,2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Jesus Tabernacle Temple Of Deliverance Ministries 11001 Chalmers St. Detroit, Michigan.

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