In Memory Of
David L. Gates
1958
2021
David L. Gates
January 8, 1958 — January 24, 2021
Heaven gained an angel, David L. Gates 63, of Columbus Ohio went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family.
He was born January 8, 1958 Mt. Vernon Ohio, son of the late Lyman L Gates and Dorothy (Strickland) Gates. Dave grew up in Mt. Liberty Ohio also known as the Fun Capital of the World by local residents. He attended the Mt. Vernon JVS and graduated from Centerburg High School in 1976. After he attended Lincoln Tech in Indiana and became a top diesel mechanic.
Dave enjoyed riding Harley Davidsons and everything auto. He was either riding it, driving it or fixing it. He was a humorous man and loved spending time with his family and friends and also his dogs.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his Uncle "Ace" Adrian Gates. He is survived by his wife Elena, his sons Christopher and Eric Gates of Columbus, his sister Nancy (Chris) Adkins Marengo Ohio, nephew Ryan Adkins Marengo Ohio, aunt Linda Gates Mt. Vernon, cousins, Claude Gates Mt. Vernon Ohio, Tammy (Fred) Faucett Mt Vernon, Jim Gates Mt. Vernon and Sharlena Biron.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with a Funeral Service immediately following at Newcomer Funeral Home - NE Chapel 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus - OH 43231.
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He was born January 8, 1958 Mt. Vernon Ohio, son of the late Lyman L Gates and Dorothy (Strickland) Gates. Dave grew up in Mt. Liberty Ohio also known as the Fun Capital of the World by local residents. He attended the Mt. Vernon JVS and graduated from Centerburg High School in 1976. After he attended Lincoln Tech in Indiana and became a top diesel mechanic.
Dave enjoyed riding Harley Davidsons and everything auto. He was either riding it, driving it or fixing it. He was a humorous man and loved spending time with his family and friends and also his dogs.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his Uncle "Ace" Adrian Gates. He is survived by his wife Elena, his sons Christopher and Eric Gates of Columbus, his sister Nancy (Chris) Adkins Marengo Ohio, nephew Ryan Adkins Marengo Ohio, aunt Linda Gates Mt. Vernon, cousins, Claude Gates Mt. Vernon Ohio, Tammy (Fred) Faucett Mt Vernon, Jim Gates Mt. Vernon and Sharlena Biron.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 30th, 2021 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm with a Funeral Service immediately following at Newcomer Funeral Home - NE Chapel 3047 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus - OH 43231.
To leave a message of condolence please click the "share" tab above.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, January 30, 2021
3:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
Service
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Starts at 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Northeast Chapel
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