Donald Ray Gates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald Ray Gates (Sylva, North Carolina), who passed away on November 19, 2019, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ora Gates and Charity Gates. He is survived by: his wife Rosetta Carter Gates; his daughter Christy Gates Clayton; his son-in-law Quincy Clayton; and his granddaughter Cheyenne Rose Clayton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium

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Nov 21

Visitation

Appalachian Funeral Services Chapel
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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Nov 22

Funeral service

Appalachian Funeral Services Chapel
165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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Nov 22

Burial

Old Savannah Baptist Church
138 Sutton Branch Rd, Sylva, NC 28779

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