Joe W. Gates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joe W. Gates (Akron, Ohio), born in Hughes, Arkansas, who passed away on March 13, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe W. Gates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Carter Gates Sr. and Bertha O. Gates; his siblings, Herman Gates Jr., Harold Gates, James, Walter, George Aldriedge and Louise Driskell; and his stepson Terrence Rogers.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Gates; his daughter Wayetta Beard (Chauncy); his niece Patrice Brooks; his stepdaughter Twylah Rogers; his grandchildren, Kisa L. Bradley (Eddie), Kristie C. Beard and Keith L. Bradley Sr.; his great grandchildren, Keith L. Bradley Jr., Edion White, Josiah Bradley, Cameren Taylor and Kayla Maddox; his siblings, Easter Brown (Leeman) of West Memphis, Erma Thomas (Richard) of Alabaster, Alabama, Earnest Gates (Callie) of Columbus, Dr. L. T. Gates (Emma) of Carmel, Dr. Johnny Gates of Dallas, Ervin Gates (Thelma) of West Memphis, Harvey Gates (Sharon) of Columbus and Michael Gates (Shaundricka) of Cordova, Tennessee; his cousin Lois McWright of West Memphis, Arkansas; and his brothers-in-law, Derrick Rogers of Akron and Eric Rogers of Akron. He is also survived by two great-great-grandchildren; six beloved step-grandchildren.
