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Arthur Frederick
Gates
1928 - 2017
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Obituary for Arthur Frederick Gates

Private family services were held for Arthur F. Gates, 88, of Mentor.
Mr. Gates passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
Born July 12, 1928, he had lived in Anniston, Ala., before moving to Lake County 14 years ago.
Mr. Gates was a retired Lt. Col. of the U.S. Army. Arthur loved the military and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and First United Methodist Church in Anniston, Ala. His passion was collecting military items and was a huge history buff.
He was the loving father of Cynthia G. (Michael) Yoke and William F. (JoAnn) Gates; and cherished grandfather of Matthew, Elizabeth, Ashley, Catherine, Courtney, Jamie and Katie.
Arthur was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Grace H. (nee Hooten) Gates; and parents, Frederick and Jewel (nee Ellis) Gates.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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