Ralph Lee Gates "Baldy," 74, passed away Oct. 27, 2021.
He was preceded in death by parents, George and Bernice Gates; wife, Sherry Gates; son, George Robert Gates; siblings, George, Shirley, Carl, Harold, and Rebecca Funk.
Ralph is survived by children, Shawna (David Lischke) Gillam and Ralph (Amanda Muncy) Gates Jr.; grandchildren, Sarah, Tyler (Danielle), Taylor (Talynn), Heidi, and Hunter; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Brady, Brody, Tyler Jr., Paxton, Kayden; brother, Larry Gates; numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 from 5-8pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH. Funeral Service Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 at 9:30am at the Funeral Home. Interment with military honors to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, OH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.
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