William Earl Gates Obituary
The family announces the passing of William Earl Gates of Kountze, Texas on October 1, 2026. William, born on January 30, 1942, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. 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 William Earl Gates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Opal Gates and Joe Earl Gates (Sandra Gates). He is survived by: his children, Margaret Lollar (Milton) of Kountze and Shannon French (Sergei) of Tampa, Florida; his grandson Christopher Gentry (Kayla) of Mineral Wells; his children, Danielle Lollar of Kountze, William French of Tampa, Florida, Ashlynn Mattern (Michael Carbello) of Kountze, Stephanie Lounsberry (Trey) of Buna and Anna Lollar of Kountze; his great grandchild Allison Gentry; and his sisters, JoAnn Whisenant of Silsbee and Linda Bumstead (Edward) of Kountze.
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Broussard's Mortuary (1605 N Major Dr, Beaumont, TX 77713). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Broussard's (530 W Monroe St, Kountze, TX 77625). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Old Hardin Cemetery (530 W Monroe St, Kountze, TX 77625).
