William Escoe Gates's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2020 in Roanoke, Virginia

William Escoe Gates

June 27, 1924 - March 8, 2020 (95 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

William Escoe Gates's obituary , Passed away on March 8, 2020 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory

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William Escoe Gates

June 27, 1924 - March 8, 2020 (95 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

William Escoe Gates Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Escoe Gates (Roanoke, Virginia), who passed away on March 8, 2020, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Escoe Gates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy F Gates; his son William Barry Gates; and his siblings, Estelle Cherry (Billie), Patricia G Myers, Fred A Gates, Armory Roscoe Gates and James E Gates.

He is survived by: his daughters, Pamela Lee Gates, Patricia Gates Massey and Martha Gates Funk; his grandchildren, Peyton Gates Ratliff and Gracie W Ratliff; and his sons-in-law, Scobee Woolwine Jr. and Melvin C Funk.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory



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Mar 12

Visitation

Oakey's Roanoke Chapel
318 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

Fri

Mar 13

Graveside service

Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens
5737 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012

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