OBITUARY
Larry D. Gates Sr.
July 30, 1944 – October 31, 2022
IN THE CARE OF
Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel
Larry D. Gates, Sr., 78, of Evansville, IN passed away on October 31, 2022. He was born on July 30, 1944 in Evansville, IN to his late parents, William Frank and Wanda Lee Gates.
Larry enjoyed racing sprint cars, drag racing cars, hot rods and street rods and was a show car enthusiast. He retired from L&N and CSX Railroads after working over 30 years. Larry loved football and played football on the only undefeated, untied and unscored upon Reitz Football team in 1961. He was very proud of his time with the team. Larry was rich in the history of the local racing scene. In racing, he was either first, upside down or in a fight, or all 3. Larry was known by everyone in the Tri-State area and had many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry is survived by his wife, Carol E. (Lindy) Gates; son, Larry Dennis Gates, Jr, (Bryan “Turtle” Monroe); daughter, Lisa C. Smith (Gary); grandchildren, Cory Basil Smith, Cameron Dennis Smith (Madison); sister, Judy Woolbright (Ned); brother, William F. Gates, Jr. (Tammy); many other friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Alexander West Chapel, with Chaplain Scott Hutcheson officiating. Friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 10:00 a.m. in Alexander Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank Heart to Heart Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion through the years for Larry and all of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 2532 Waterbridge Way, Evansville, IN 47710.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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FAMILY
- Carol E. (Lindy) Gates Wife
- Larry Dennis Gates Jr. (Bryan "Turtle" Monroe) Son
- Lisa C. Smith (Gary) Daughter
- Cory Basil Smith Grandchild
- Cameron Dennis Smith (Madison) Grandchild
- Judy Woolbright (Ned) Sister
- William F. Gates Jr. (Tammy) Brother
- Larry also leaves behind many other friends and family to cherish his memory.
Past Services
Friday,
November 11, 2022
Visitation
Friday,
November 11, 2022
Funeral Service
Saturday,
November 12, 2022
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