Charles Edward Gates Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on November 18, 2024, at the age of 75, Charles Edward Gates of Gates, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Edward Gates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Roland Sr. Gates and Endie Mae Gates; his stepson Willie Lumsden; and his siblings, Slyvia Gates, Joann Greene, James Brown, Eugene Gates, Roland Gates, Jr., Tony Gates and George Gates, Sr..

He is survived by: his wife Thelma L. Jones Gates; his siblings, Darlene Gates of Suffolk, Virginia, Connie Holliman of Suffolk, Virginia, Debbie Gates of Suffolk, Virginia and Reginald Gates (Marianne) of Greenville; and his stepson Brian Jones of Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by one step-granddaughter; four step-grandsons; as well as a plethora of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and cousins.