He eventually moved to Houston, Texas with his wife and oldest child in 1965. He moved to Magnolia, Texas in 2020. Prior to his marriage, he was a Corpsman in the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his Parents, Jesse & Rosa Mae Duke Gates; Son, Glenn Gates; seven brothers and one sister.
Edward is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Touchet Gates of Magnolia, Texas;
His Sons, David Gates & Troy Gates of Magnolia, Texas, and Terry Gates of Spring, Texas; Daughters-in-law, Nancy Smith Gates of Cleveland, Texas, Bertha Luna Gates of Victoria, Texas, Valarie Chapa Gates of Spring, Texas; Granddaughters, Jessica Gates & Samantha Gates Valencia of Atascocita, Texas, Brenda Luna of Houston, Texas, Samantha Ibarra & Abigail Gates of Salem, Oregon; Grandsons, Christopher & Alberto Luna, of Houston, Texas, James Gates of Spring, Texas; Great Granddaughter, Lilith Doan of Atascocita, Texas; Brothers, Robert Gates, Carroll Gates, Aubrey Gates and Thomas Gates of the Alexandria, Louisiana area; numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Edward will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038. A committal service will occur Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Gates family.
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