With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Gates of Greenville, Michigan, who passed away on February 15, 2024 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Russell Gates and Leona Gates (Wickham); and his nephew Joel Jones III. He is survived by : his wife Charlene; his children, Deborah Baldwin (Jack) of Sheridan, Rhonda Buchholz (Gary) of Stanton, Rachelle Cartwright (Charles) of Ithaca and Rob Gates (Lisa) of Trufant; his grandchildren, Brooke Lynn Baldwin of Gowen, Benjamin Baldwin of Lansing, Elizabeth Minda (Scott) of Washington Township, Kristen Coston (Sanford) of Edmore, Trish Buchholz of Stanton, Chelsey Kellams (Ricky) of Lakeview, Jeremiah Buchholz (Lilly) of Alvin, Texas, Melissa Morton (Nick) of Alma, Courtney Cartwright of Ithaca, Cody Cartwright of Ithaca, Christopher Gates of Stanton and Nicole Howard (Randy) of Carson City; and his sister Sharon Jones (Joel) of Sheridan.

For those wanting to honor Bob with a memorial donation the family suggests you direct them to the First Baptist Church of Stanton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simpson Family Funeral Homes