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WEST ALEXANDRIA — Jeffrey T. Gates, age 79, of West Alexandria, passed away on Aug. 28, 2025.
Jeffrey was born May 24, 1946 at Miami Valley Hospital, to Adele and James "Bo" Gates.
He graduated from Twin Valley South High School in 1964. He served in the Vietnam war from 1965 to 1967 as a helicopter mechanic in Germany.
Jeffrey first found his passion for travel after his work for Firestone International took him to Africa and South America. He continued to travel, even later in life, going to his favorite destinations, Cancun, Mexico, and Cuba, multiple times. Jeffrey was known for his sense of style, love of good cigars, and jokes. He had a generous spirit and was always giving to others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, even if just sitting on the couch watching a movie, or a football game. He will be deeply missed by those who loved him.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and James "Bo" T. Gates; and wife, Cheryl England Gates. Jeffrey is survived by his children, Christopher (Alicia) Gates and Sonja (Gates) Bitsko; step-children Jacinda (Bill) Wheeler, Alicia (Joe) Scaglione, and Dana (Karen) Ward; grandchildren, Reagan, Carson, Collin, Rachel, Corinne, C.J, Jack, Jacob, Hannah, and Hailey.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 67 W. Dayton Street, West Alexandria, OH.
A reception will follow at a local family member's home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeffrey's memory are suggested to Pups4Patriots.
Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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gilbert guerra
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Jeff was a great guy. He was always upbeat and excited about life. He was a role model to me. The world will spin a little slower now that he is gone.
Diana Beam Roy
September 5, 2025
School memories of another fellow Bulldog of West Alexandria!
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