Lee Roy Gates

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Graveside Funeral Services
Plant Cemetery
4897 Hwy 110
Clinton, AR  72031
Thursday, March 4, 2021
3:00pm
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Plant Cemetery
4897 Highway 110
Clinton, AR  72031
Lee Roy Gates

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.


To express online condolences visit: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton

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

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Diana Ramsey
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Teresa, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha Hall
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Teresa,
My sympathy to you & your family. Although I didn’t know Lee, I felt like I did because you told me much about him.
Martha

Cathie Bodenhamer
Mountain Home, AR
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Teresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I’m sorry for your loss.

Barbara Henderson
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Teresa and family
Just found out about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sherry McCaslin
Clinton, AR
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the family

Dixie Carter
Clinton, AR
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Monday, March 8, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers surround the family and I ask for comfort for all and especially my friend, Teresa. You will be in m prayers as you go through this very difficult time. My God hold you in the palm of his hand and surround you with love.

Candyce Weber
Ridgeway, OH
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

Not enough words to express how sad we are to heat about Leroy. My heart goes out to Teresa and the kids. God bless you all and prayers for you all. ♥️🙏😢

Jerri Sue Buckelew
Clinton, AR
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

I'm so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you strength and peace.

W.E. Gates Jr.
North Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, March 7, 2021

Rest in peace, cousin. We'll meet again.

Catherine Miller-Kliewer
Brush Prairie, WA
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Saturday, March 6, 2021

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8
I know you see Him now. And sing & dance before Him.
We will see each other again one day dear cousin.

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, there shall be no more death nor sorrow nor crying, no pain. For the former things have passed away. Revelations 21:4

May God’s Holy Spirit comfort you all, and give you peace at this time of sorrow.

Gary Pulliam
clinton, AR
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Saturday, March 6, 2021

We lost a good man today.

Dean and Barbara McKinney
Clinton, AR
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Saturday, March 6, 2021

Teresa so sorry to hear. You are in our thought and prayers

Renaa Taber/ Casey Rice
Morrilton, AR
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Friday, March 5, 2021

I am sorry for the loss of your dad, may the Lord comfort you all at this time

Helena Brown
Shirley, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for your. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you dear friend, Helen

Helena Brown
Shirley, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for your. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you dear friend, Helen

Brenda Passmore
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry, Teresa, Just now finding this out. I pray God comfort you as he has me.

Jerry and Janis Robbins
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for the loss of your loved one, I worked at the Forestry Commission at Greenbrier, remember Lee Roy a little bit. Worked with LD, Ronny and Jason. Praying for all of you.

Delories Haney
Shirley, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for you loss praying

Jerry and Janis Robbins
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for the loss of your loved one, I worked at the Forestry Commission at Greenbrier, remember Lee Roy a little bit. Worked with LD, Ronny and Jason. Praying for all of you.

Sherrin Newland Richardson
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So very sad to hear of your loss, Teresa and kids. He was a man I admired for his work ethic and strong moral convictions. He made his mom and dad and all of you proud. Sending you my wish for comfort during these dark days....

Mary Jane Cagle
Eldridge, AL
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Teresa, I am so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort you during this time.
Love,
Mary Jane

Christi Martin
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Teresa
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Gail McClung Ferrell
Mountain View, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Lee Roy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Rena Gardner
Bee Branch, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Barnett
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

My heart breaks for you, I’m praying God gives you the comfort he gave me . I love you

Carlos and Linda Still
Hot Springs, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry to hear about your loss. You and the family are in our prayers.Take care of yourself.

Alice Presnull
Dennard, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Sorry for your loss..It was an honor knowing Lee Roy. Sending prayers.

Rebecca Rushing
Belleville, IL
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Lee Roy was always kind and sweet.

Sallie Parish
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Teresa, I am sorry for your loss! I pray God’s peace and comfort to you and all the family!

Kathy roberson
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Teresa and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for all.
Love, Kathy (Gates) Roberson

Randy O Bowling
Greenbrier, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

I was born at 12:45 a.m., on August 25, 1955 at the old Van Buren Co. Memorial Hospital. Hone was on Culpepper Mtn.

Lee Roy was born later that afternoon. The late Dr. John A. Hall, MD, delivered us both.

I always felt a special kinship to Lee Roy, almost like we were twins, as we shared the same birthday.

I feel as though I've lost my twin brother; even though we are not related by blood.

R.I.P. Lee Roy.

R.O.B./


Cindy Lankford
Bee Branch, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

So sorry for your loss.prayers for the family

Jason Gates
Clinton, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

I love you Dad

Janice (Newman) Lumpkins
Texarkana, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Teresa I pray for comfort and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ for you and your children in this
time of life. God Bless You,

Sandra Jones
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Teresa, Abby and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the care, support and love you gave Lee throughout his life's journey! Praying God's peace will dominate your thoughts and bring you the comfort you need now and in the memories you relive in the days to come.
Love you!
Sandra