Ronald V. Gates, born August 24, 1929, died on January 18, 2010, at Schumpert Highland Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Gates worked for Frymaster Corporation for over 25 years. He was an MP in the military, serving in the Panama Canal, was a recreational pilot, and a member of First Baptist Church in Shreveport.
Mr. Gates is survived by his wife, Mary Ida Dodson Gates, four children, Sharon Kramer, Glenn Gates, Helen Allums and James Gates, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Family requests any memorials be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain, South Dakota, 57326
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Southside Chapel (318) 687-1256
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