Derek Gates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Derek Gates (Jackson, Alabama), born in Mobile, Alabama, who passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 58, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derek Gates to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Derek had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Derek may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Jenkins and Orinell T. Gates; and his brother Christopher Kevin Gates. He is survived by: his brother Marcus Brent Gates. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
