Bennie Floyd Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 21, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Bennie Floyd Gates (Thomaston, Georgia). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bennie Floyd Gates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Mary Bennett Gates; his wife Lola Barnes Gates; his daughter Cynthia Dunson; and his brother Bobby Riggins. He is survived by: his children, Brenda Woodard (Emory) of Jacksonville, FL, Anita Amos (Lorenzo) of Jacksonville, FL, Charlotte Gates of Jacksonville, FL, Bennie Gates, Jr. of LaGrange, GA and Freddie Gates of Thomaston, GA; his grandchildren, Christopher Woodard of Jacksonville, FL, Erica Woodard of Jacksonville, FL, Brian Amos of Jacksonville, FL, Derrian Amos of Jacksonville, FL, Branden Amos (Jessela) of Jacksonville, FL, Terrance Reviere of LaGrange, GA, Joshua Dunson of LaGrange, GA, Tyler Dunson of LaGrange, GA, Fretisha Gates of Thomaston, GA and Tegie Gates of Thomaston, GA; and his sister-in-law Fannie Riggins of Thomaston, GA. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Trice Funeral Home, Inc.

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August 27, 2021

Pearlie Aaron Osteen wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Family and Friends of Bennie Floyd Gates, My name is Pearlie Aaron Osteen, but you can call me Aaron. I am the son of Pearlie Osteen and Bessie Harris. I am the grandson of Eugene Harris and Mattie Lou Gates. I am Bennie's first cousin once removed. My mother Bessie Harris is Bennie's first cousin. I would like to give my sincere condolences for your loss. May he Rest in Peace and Power!!!!!!! Your cousin, Pearlie Aaron Osteen ("Aaron") 929-888-4650 [email protected]”

August 27, 2021

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“In loving memory of Bennie Floyd Gates, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Your Cousin, Pearlie Aaron Osteen (The son of Pearlie Osteen and Bessie Lee Harris and the grandson of Eugene Harris and Mattie Lou Gates) 929-888-4650”

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