Willie George Gates Obituary
The passing of Willie George Gates (LaGrange, Georgia) occurred on June 6, 2026. Willie, born on October 9, 1942, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Susie Mae Gates; his siblings, Lucille Hixson and Albert Gates; his nephew Harvey Hixson; and his nieces, Jessie Huzzie and Mattie Cameron.
He is survived by: his children, Leon Dwight Gates and Willie; his siblings, Alexander Gates (Alma) of West Point, GA, Alfred Gates (Bonnie Gates) and Kathleen Ferrell of LaGrange, GA; and his nieces and nephews, Anthony Hixson (Jackie) of LaGrange, GA, Alex Gates (Monique) of Lanett, AL, Nannie Jefferson, Lynn Hill (David), Teresa Tucker (Marvin), Shamica Gates, Felicia Dillon (Richard) and Sahara Rhy Gates. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
