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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Henry

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Gates

December 29, 1953 – January 15, 2021

Obituary

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held Sunday July 25, 2021 from 11am-4pm at Henry and Debbie's home
19160 Story Rd. Rocky River It will be a time for everyone to casually gather, have a drink and share memories and stories of Henry around the barbecue
***Henry's Favorite - Barrio Food Truck -
will be there between 12 Noon and 3pm ***
Henry Gates age 67 of Rocky River, passed away
on Friday January 15, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Deborah Gates (nee: Herrick) and
devoted father of Joseph Gates, Sarah Gates Thompson (Brian Thompson) and Jacqueline Gates.
Dear brother of Gordon Gates and Alvin Gates and uncle, cousin and nephew.
Henry also leaves behind many friends and his fur babies; Chloe, Lita, and Kitty and his many grand-dogs.
Henry was preceded in death by his father William Gates and step-mother Marjorie Gates,
his mother Elaine Walden and step-father Gerald Walden, and sisters Linda Gates and Rebecca Walden
A proud US Marine Corp Veteran and West Tech High School Warrior,
Henry was a hard-working, loyal entrepreneur.
He was charismatic and liked by many, often remembered by his story telling.
He loved enjoying a casual cigar or glass of whiskey with close friends.
An avid motorcyclist, Henry enjoyed cross country trips on his Harley.
He really knew how to light up a room, was always kind-hearted and would give you the shirt off his back.
Henry will be greatly missed by all.
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held
Sunday July 25, 2021 from 11am-4pm
at Henry and Debbie's home 19160 Story Rd. Rocky River
It will be a time for everyone to casually gather have a drink and share
memories and stories of Henry around the barbecue ***Henry's Favorite - Barrio Food Truck - will be there between 12 Noon and 3pm ***
Donations:

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter
9500 Sweet Valley Dr., Cleveland OH 44125
Web: http://www.cuyahogadogs.com

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
PO Box 98018, Washington DC DC 20090-8018
Web: http://www.lls.org

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