David Leon Gates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of David Leon Gates (Owasso, Oklahoma) is shared. David, born on November 13, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on August 22, 2026. 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 mother Mary; his sister Joella Mae Goad; his grandparents, Elmer Gates, Ernie and Ora Mae Colburn; and his aunts and uncles, Jimmy Gates, Lawrence Gates, Ellsworth Colburn, Everett Colburn, Howard, Doris Blouir, Jim and Margaret Jones.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Kaye Horrall; his daughter Christy Bennefield (Jim); his grandsons, Kason Bennefield and Christopher Bennefield (Gracey); his great grandchild Wesley; his daughter Tammy Lind (Kevin); his grandsons, Oliver and Charlie Tillman; his daughter Mandy Earp (Brandon); his grandchildren, Cale, Jace Gates, Drew Earp and Taylor Earp; his brother-in-law John Goad; his nephews, John J Goad (Lainie) and Jared Richardson; and his niece Jensen Richardson.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, August 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Stone Canyon Church of Christ (15640 E 76th St N, Owasso, OK 74055).
