Derek Tillman Gates

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Lathan Funeral Home - Jackson

Posted events

January 15, 2026

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Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lathan Funeral Home

1867 Hwy 43, Jackson, AL 36545

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Graveside service

12:20 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trinity Memorial Gardens

1601 Walker Springs Road, Jackson, AL 36545

Lathan Funeral Home - Jackson

Posted an obituary

January 15, 2026

Derek Gates Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Derek Tillman Gates, who left us on January 10, 2026. Born on November 9, 1967, in Mobile, Derek was a true Southern man at heart. He had lived in several places throughout his life but... Read Derek Gates's Obituary