Family and Friends,

On November 13th, our father passed away. In the days since our father’s passing, the love, prayers, and support so many of you have shared have brought our family strength during an incredibly difficult time.

Our dad lived with depth, faith, and soul. A Vietnam veteran, a lawyer, and an artist at heart, he poured himself into every chapter of his life—his marriage to our beautiful mother, his love of riding his motorcycle, his music, his writing, and his walk with God. To us, he was our hero, our inspiration, and a man whose presence made the world feel fuller.

If you feel moved to do so, donations would be deeply appreciated. We invite you to share a message below. Your words mean more than we can express.

Thank you for keeping our family in your thoughts.

With gratitude,

The Gates Family

(Reginald Gates, July 12th, 1947 - November 13th, 2025)