It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Harry Gates Sr. (Boyers, Pennsylvania), born in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 7, 2018, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harry Gates Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parent Lewis L.; and his son Jeffery L. Gates. He is survived by : his parent Jenny P. Elder Gates; his children, Michael L. Gates of Emlenton, Judy of Emlenton, Harry W. "Butch" Gates Jr. of Emlenton, Kimberly J. Eggleston (Gates) of Emlenton, Patrick of Emlenton, Christopher Gates of Lakeworth, FL, Mary Leigh Courson, Parker, Jonathan L. Gates and Rebecca of Foxburg; his siblings, Eugene Gates, Velma of Saxonburg, George Gates, Linda of Knox, Katherine Welder of Hudson, OH, Mercedes Perrine of Sandy Lake and Nancy McClain of Akron, OH.; and his former life partner Linda Cotton Gates of Foxburg. He is also survived by grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hile Funeral Homes