Mr. William Golsen "Billy" Gates Jr.

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Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC

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October 2, 2025

Oct

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Petty Funeral Homes LLC

9260 US-31, Atmore, AL 36502

Oct

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery

34904 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527

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Joey McLaney

Yesterday

I´m so sorry to hear about Billy. I worked with a lot of years he was a great friend. And the best First SGT I had to the chance to serve with he taught me me a lot about the military and Life. He will be missed by many. Y´all are in my thoughts and prayers

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC

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October 2, 2025

William Gates Obituary

Mr. William Golsen "Billy" Gates Jr., age 78, sadly passed away on October 3, 2025, in Atmore, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. He was originally from Selma, Alabama, but spent most of his life in Atmore. Billy was known for his kind... Read William Gates's Obituary

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