Charles Douglas Gates Obituary
The passing of Charles Douglas Gates in Portage, Michigan occurred on August 3, 2026. Charles, born on August 30, 1936 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Douglas Gates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanton Gates and Dexie Gates (Johnson); his daughters, Carol Gates and Vicki Thompson (Gates); and his siblings, Richard Gates and Dexie Lou (Ward).
He is survived by: his wife Gail (Bresson); his son Steven (Barbara Gates); his grandchildren, Eric (Jodi Thompson) and Brianna Gates; his great grandchildren, Ava and Grant Thompson; and his brother Kenneth Gates.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
