Gates

Lewis E. “Gator” Gates, 81, of Cabot, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born June 21, 1942, in Knox, Pa., he was the son of Lewis Gates and Jenny Elder Gates.

Gator had worked as a truck driver for several area trucking firms and most recently as a courier for Butler Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, his dog, Tiny, and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his children, Larry (Brenda) Huffman of Saxonburg, Cathy (Matt) Stewart of Natrona Heights, Beverly Hawk of Saxonburg, Kelley (Tom) Carr of Boyers, Lisa Padilla of Texas and Nancy McClain of Ohio; his sister, Mercedes Perrine of Grove City; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma Gates; one daughter, Tina Wentling; two brothers, Harry Gates and George Gates; and one sister, Kathryn Welder.

GATES — There will be no visitation or services for Lewis E. “Gator” Gates, who died Thursday, April 18, 2024. Gator's wishes were that his body be donated to science.

Memorial donations may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053.

Arrangements were handled by FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

For more information, visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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