James Richard Gates Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Richard Gates Jr. of Zanesville, Ohio, who passed away on July 5, 2025, at the age of 51, 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.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home (56 S 5th St, Zanesville, OH 43701). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
