Earl Gates, age 67, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Marian Gates; siblings Gerritt Gates, Bertha Dewitt, Bennie Gates; grandchildren Karen, Jacub, Olivia. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen Gates; children Amanda (Shawn) Snyder and Bud (Wilma) Gates; grandchildren Zach and Hayli Snyder; siblings Gertie Merrill, Carrie (Donn) Wiley, Beverly (Rich Gregory) Jipping, John Gates; and many extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 - 18th Street, Dorr, MI 49323. Earl will be laid to rest at Burnips Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Earl, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcook.com.