Robert R. Gates, 93, formerly of Mobile, died May 2, 2018 at his home in Ashland, Kentucky. He is survived by his sister, Jo Frances Purdom, Burlington, Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lanette Gates, Mobile; second wife, Ann Gates, Ashland, Kentucky; brothers, Roy L. Gates. Mobile, and James E. Gates(Carolyn), Mobile. There will be a short Cryptside Service in Pine Crest Cemetery, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL 36605 on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10 a.m.