Rodney Antoine Gates Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Rodney Antoine Gates (Columbus, Ohio). Rodney, born on November 17, 1973, passed away on June 12, 2026. 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 Rodney Antoine Gates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Craig Burden; his grandparents, John Burden, Elizabeth Josephine Burden, Mattie Lee Barnett and Elmore Gillium; and his daughters, Shamya Shultz and Sierra Smith.
He is survived by: his mother Betty Gates; his stepfather Willie Cargill; his children, Greggory Smith (Tiana), Rodney Gates (Nikeisha), Raven Gates, Savon Gates, Armani Gates, Cameren Gates and LeoDitus Henderson; his grandchildren, Kimara Smith, Karter Smith, Saylor Gates, Santana Gates, Nathan Gates, Nora Gates, Dewayne Long, Harmony Smith, Serenity Smith and LeoDitus Henderson II; and his nieces and nephews, Tymeka Brown (Cedric), Camia Daniels (Michael), Myshekeyla Johnson, Makayla Bowen, Camara Gates, Darius Gates, Jaden Bowen and Linda Roby.
