of Clarksville, AR
March 22, 1924 - February 3, 2019
Leslie Osman Gates born March 22, 1924 to George and Ruth Gates passed away February 3, 2019, he was 94 years old. Leslie is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years Arlene King, and one Granddaughter Karen West. He is survived by his two daughters: Terry (Phil) West of Thailand and Anita Gates of Mira Loma, California; granddaughter Christy (Bob) Utterback of Clarksville and one grandson Patrick West of London, AR.; ten great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Leslie was in the United States Army where he served three years as a radio operator, with the 3132nd Signal Service Company and with the 3133rd. He followed his musical interests as a trombone player with many musical groups, including Military bands, concert bands, symphony orchestras, dance bands and other musical groups. Mr. Gate's body has been donated to The University of Arkansas Medical School in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Terry Schlinker
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
So sorry for your loss, I remember Mr. & Mrs. Gates through Christy & Bob Utterback. I also seen and visited with them many mornings at the center when I would walk. They were always cheerful! You all our in our prayers. God Bless!
PENNY PERRY
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
GRANDPA WAS SUCH A GREAT PERSON, I WAS VERY LUCKY GETTING TO SPEND TIME WITH HIM, HE TOLD ME SOME STORIES ABOUT HISTORY THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET, HE LOVED TO TALK ABOUT HIS MILITARY DAYS AND IT WAS AN HONOR TO LISTEN. I WILL MISS HIM. THANK YOU FOR SHARING HIM WITH ALL OF US!!!
Laurie
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Sending my deepest sympathies to you all. Prayers
Bill&Misty Thomas
Monday, February 4, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you to feel God's love around you during this troubled time.
Faye Raible
Monday, February 4, 2019
So very sorry for your loss.