of Plant, AR

August 25, 1955 - March 4, 2021

Lee Roy Gates, 65, of Plant passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Lee was born on August 25, 1955 to Hollis M. "Junior" and Geneva Keeling Gates of Plant, Arkansas.

Lee was born in the Plant Community and made the community his home for his entire life. He was married to his wife Teresa Cox Gates on December 15, 1984. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and Petit Jean Vo-tech. He worked as a forest ranger for the Arkansas Forestry Commission for most of his career and retired from the Arkansas Highway Department as a surveyor. He spent his life caring for his family and farm and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a KCBS Master Certified Barbeque Judge, and a member of the Kimberling City Elks Lodge.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva; his wife, Teresa; and three children, Jason Gates, April Gates, and Abby Gates. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Jordyn Bates and Rylan Gates.

Lee was greeted in heaven by his father, an infant brother, and a grandson.

Services will be graveside at 3:00 pm, Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Plant Cemetery with Lannie Younger officiating. Pallbearers are Bob Hensley, Johnny French, Tom Prout, Dan Prout,Marshall Bramlett, and Jonathan Rodgers.


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Arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
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