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Frederick Alvin Gates

Date of Death: December 31, 1969

Frederick Alvin Gates Jr.

Frederick Alvin Gates, Jr., 93, of Stephens City, Virginia, formerly of LaVale, Maryland, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Amerisist Assisted Living, Stephens City.

Mr. Gates was born in 1918 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, the son of the late Frederick Alvin Gates, Sr. and Noami Gates. He was a dispatcher for the railroad, retiring after 30 years of service. Fred was a graduate of Oakland High School, Oakland, Maryland. He was a member of Kernstown United Methodist Church, and a veteran having served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also active in many organizations including Ali-Ghan Shrine Club, Railroad Retirees Association, Moose, Elks, LaVale Lions Club and LaVale Rescue.

Mr. Frederick was married to Ruth Ault who preceded him in death 1983. He later married Irene Grace Martin on June, 2, 1989 in Cumberland, Maryland.

Surviving with his wife Irene, is one step-daughter, Diane Carney of Richmond, Virginia; two granddaughters, Tiffiney Carney of Washington, D.C., and Megan Carney of Arlington, Virginia, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Wilburn and Mary Hosselrode and two nephews, Cecil and Gilbert Wilburn.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Kernstown United Methodist Church with Pastor Clay Knick officiating. Inurnment will be private in Shenandoah Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Kernstown United Methodist Church, 3239 Valley Pike, Winchester, Virginia 22602 or Blue Ridge Hospice 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601.

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Frederick Alvin Gates Jr. Frederick Alvin Gates, Jr., 93, of Stephens City, Virginia, formerly of LaVale, Maryland, died Saturday, September 3, 2011 in Amerisist Assisted Living, Stephens City. Mr. Gates was born in 1918 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, the son of the late Frederick Alvin Gates, Sr. and Noami Gates. He was a dispatcherContinue Reading

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public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
I have only known Fred since he married my aunt Irene in 1989. He was a quiet gentle soul, and will long be remembered by our family. Rest in peace, Uncle Fred, and may God have mercy on you and us all. Jody Hammond
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Irene, Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and the loss of your husband, Fred. My heart goes out to you and my Prayers are with you. I know Fred has not been himself in a long time. Sherry (Smith) Chapman
public.user left a message on January 30, 2013:
Irene, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Fred was a wonderful man and we will miss him greatly at Amerisist. Please know we are thinking of you....Irene Rickard, Audrey Kibler and Nancy Rabe
Anna J. (Jody) Hammond left a message on September 5, 2011:
I have only known Fred since he married my aunt Irene in 1989. He was a quiet gentle soul, and will long be remembered by our family. Rest in peace, Uncle Fred, and may God have mercy on you and us all. Jody Hammond
Sherry Chapman left a message on September 6, 2011:
Irene, Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and the loss of your husband, Fred. My heart goes out to you and my Prayers are with you. I know Fred has not been himself in a long time. Sherry (Smith) Chapman
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Nancy Rabe left a message on September 7, 2011:
Irene, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Fred was a wonderful man and we will miss him greatly at Amerisist. Please know we are thinking of you....Irene Rickard, Audrey Kibler and Nancy Rabe
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