Bobby Gates Sr. Obituary
The memory of Bobby Gates Sr. of Lexington, Kentucky, who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bobby Gates Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Edgar and Edith Gilliam Gates; his wife Shirley L. Keiser Gates; his siblings, Buddy Gates and Jaunita Spencer; and his son-in-law Dennis Charney.
He is survived by: his sister Billie Wagnor of Baltimore, MD; and his children, Diane Charney, Bobby Gates Jr. (Kathy) of Lexington, KY, Michael Gates (Diana) of Raleigh, NC and David R. Gates (Sarah) of Bluefield, WV. He is also survived by six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that contributions be made to Southern Heights Baptist Church, 3408 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY.
