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Don Gates

1953 - 2024

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, September 14, 2024

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1218 North Main Street

Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States

864-967-2424

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Fletcher Funeral Service

1218 North Main Street

Fountain Inn, South Carolina, United States

864-967-2424

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Linda Gates posted a condolence

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Don, I talk to you every day. I am wondering if you can hear me. Yesterday, I went to Dr. Mruz, & decided to go to Mythos afterwards for lunch like you & I would always do, so I could tell Steph, our waitress, that you were in heaven. She was shocked, hugged me, and had tears streaming down her face. I just wanted you to know. Love you still. Linda

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Jen Gates posted a condolence

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Dad, it's been over 2 weeks since you've been gone & it still doesn't seem "real". I all love & appreciated you so much & will remember you always...

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Laura Posted Sep 19, 2024 at 3:28 PM

❤️❤️❤️

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Linda Gates Posted Sep 19, 2024 at 8:23 PM

O my heart! Yes we will.

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Nancy Metzger posted a condolence

Saturday, September 14, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss & we send our deepest sympathy to you & the family. We are praying for God’s comfort & peace in this time. May the Great Shepherd’s rod & staff comfort you & give you His peace that passes all understanding. ❤️ Paul & Nancy Metzger

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Linda Gates Posted Sep 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Amen and thank you.

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Mary McGinty posted a condolence

Saturday, September 14, 2024

About twelve years ago, Don and Linda invited me to drive with them from Cleveland to see Niagara Falls and have lunch at the Niagara Hard Rock Cafe. I had been to Niagara Falls before and had eaten at Hard Rock in Cleveland, but I thought it sounded like a fun day. As it turned out, Niagara Falls and Hard Rock Cafe were two of Don's favorite places. I'll always remember his joy and excitement at sharing his love of the Falls as we ran to each of his favorite spots for the "best views." After the Falls, we went to Hard Rock. Don's enthusiasm for the place outshone the food as he pointed to his favorite rock memorabilia. It was a wonderful trip, but what made it so memorable was Don's happiness at sharing what he loved. Thinking of you and the family, Linda. Love, Mary

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Linda Gates Posted Sep 14, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Thank you for sharing that memory. I had the photo of the 3 of us displayed at the memorial.

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Stephanie Kayatin Lemp uploaded photo(s)

Friday, September 13, 2024

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The two of you loved each other dearly. I could tell there was much joy in your marriage. This was the first time we all reunited since high school…a wonderful picture with Don. Prayers of comfort to you and your family.

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Linda Posted Sep 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Thank you so much Stephanie. We'll never get to stay in your OH home again. He was gone way too young! We thought we'd make a 25th anniversary, at least. I think I'm still in shock!

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Linda uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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Our 12th Anniversary. Who knew it would be our last? We thought we'd make 25 years easily. You were too young to leave me, but I guess heaven wanted you more. Bitsy sleeps on the loveseat where you passed away or on your chair. I think she still smells your scent. I wish I could. I love & miss you with all my heart, which is broken, by the way.

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Nancy Timm lit a candle

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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Don, or Donnie as I’ve always known him, was my cousin. Because he grew up in the Cleveland area, and I grew up in the Detroit area, I didn’t see him very often when we were young. I got to know Donnie when we were older adults, and I loved visiting with him! I enjoyed the conversations and his sense of humor. My favorite memory of him will always be his and Linda’s fairy tale love story. We can never know what God has in store for us, but we can always trust in His ways and His timing. I will miss you, Donnie. ❤️

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Linda Posted Sep 11, 2024 at 8:37 PM

Thank you, Nancy. ❤️

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Janicr (Gates) Melbar posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Don- I will miss your great sense of humor and quick, witty remarks. Love Always, Your Sis

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Linda Posted Sep 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Me too, Janice. ❤️

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Linda Gates Posted Sep 11, 2024 at 10:47 AM

Laura, I love all those photos! Your dad loved you and Audrey and I'm sure he'd give you a hug right now, if he could.

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Laura posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

I miss you Daddy. This is a nightmare I’m not waking up from. I love you

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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