Doug Gates

William Douglas Gates age 63 of Grove Hill, AL died December 4, 2020 at Mobile Infirmary. He was born October 19, 1957 in Thomasville, AL to Willie Samuel and Vera Murl Gates. He was employed with Scotch Lumber Company for over 36 years. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time outdoors. He attended Good Hope Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Gates; daughter, Staci Knight; two sons, Brian D. Gates (Rebecca) and Justin R. Gates (Keri); four sisters, Reta Smith (Terry), Kathy Dailey (Rex), Darlene Smith (Bruce), and Tracey Webb (Jerry); five grandchildren, Jacob Knight, Mallie Gates, Jason Gates, Jessica Gates, and Angel Gregory. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marilyn Barnes. Visitation will be held at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 10:00 am until the 11:00 am graveside. Arrangements by O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home