Gailen Henry Gates Obituary

The passing of Gailen Henry Gates of Jacksonville, Florida occurred on May 28, 2026. Gailen, born on April 18, 1948, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Orval Bud Gates and Myra Gust Gates. He is survived by: his wife Brenda Faye Gates; his daughters, Meleah Jolly (Page) and Melissa Cowart (John "Poopie"); his grandchildren, Kelsey Hayes, Michael Jolly (Taylor), Chloe Terrell (Dalton), Cody Cowart (Taylor) and Colby Cowart (Sarah); and his great grandchildren, Karmin Hayes, Ryan Hayes, Evelyn Jolly, Carter Terrell, Hudson Terrell and Ezra Jolly.