Paul Lavon Gates, Sr.'s Obituary
Paul Lavon Gates, Sr., age 63, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2008 in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Paul was born on March 17, 1945, a son to Floyd Elmer and Pauline (Moore) Gates. He married Phyllis Reidelberger in October 1963 and she preceded him in death on August 9, 2007. Paul was a retired coal miner, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and will be sadly missed. Paul is survived by three daughters: Darlene Geary of Louisville, KY, Charlene Cavins of DuQuoin, IL and Dellene Tilley of DuQuoin, IL, two sons: David Gates and Mark Gates both, of DuQuoin, IL, one brother: Floyd Gates of Fenton, MO, one sister: Melba Watson of St. Charles, MO, thirteen grandchildren: Ashley Sanders, Sabrina Reidelberger, Erica Tilley, Caitlyn Tuthill, Kevin Tilley, Jr., Heather Cavins, Steffanie Gates, Dalton Cavins, Andrew Gates, Jessica Tilley, Taylor Gates, Nathan Gates and Noah Gates, one great-grandchild: Clayton Sanders, and many dear nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and one son: Junior Gates. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Dennis Fitzsimmons officiating. Interment will be in Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorials donations may be made to the family
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