Howard Charles Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 7, 2023, at the age of 95, Howard Charles Gates (Michigan Center, Michigan) passed away. 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, Clessie Gates and Ruth Gates (Murch); his wife Patricia Lee Neil; his brother Donald Gates; and his sister-in-law Barbara Coffey Gates.

He is survived by : his sons, Randall Gates, Jeffrey Gates (Paula) and Gregory Gates (Christine); his grandchildren, Nicole Oliver, Sabrena Gates (Ricardo Spicer), Jeremy Gates, Elizabeth Gates, Katherine Gates, Amanda Gates and Aaron Gates; and his great grandchildren, Rocco Oliver, Camryn Oliver, Mia Spicer, Niko Spicer and Anna Gates. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Henry Ford Hospice.