Danny Goates Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 12, 2026, at the age of 87, Danny Goates of Gholson, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Danny Goates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clara Mae (Dollins) and William Riley Goates Jr.; his wife Linda Tepe; his brother Riley Goates; and his granddaughter-in-law Caitlyn Reed Goates.

He is survived by: his sons, Barry Goates (Ernestine) of West and Kevin Goates (Michelle) of Gholson; his close friend Viva Kendrick; his grandchildren, Amanda Goates, Christopher Goates, Zachary Goates, Cheston Goates, Corbin Goates (Danielle Matula) and Karson Goates; his great grandchildren, Evy, Daniel, Zane, Beckham and Demi Goates; his sister Barbara Tennison (Billy); and his sisters-in-law, Edna Ann Thompson and Linda Harrison Goates. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gholson Future Farmers of America Alumni Group.