Roy Gates

Roy Gates, 74, of St. Matthews passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 surrounded by his family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Gates Cemetery.  Rev. Larry Williams will be officiating.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Tony Gates, Parrish Browder, Billy Irick, Ronnie Tyson, Lucas Smith, Brandon Herndon, and Kevin Kaigler.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Pond House, 200 Coulter Road, St. Matthews, S.C. 29135.

Mr. Roy was born on March 28, 1946 in Charleston, S.C.  He was the son of the late R.J. Gates and the late Mary Davis Gates.  He was retired from Orangeburg County.  Mr. Roy was the former owner of Gates Salvage and Used Cars.  He loved fishing, old cars and hunting.  He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Carn.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Rast Gates of the home; daughter, Juanita Tyson (Ronnie) of St. Matthews; son, James David Gates (Christie) of St. Matthews; daughter, Melinda Herndon of St. Matthews; brother, Jerry Gates (Gloria) of St. Matthews; twenty-one grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three nieces and nephews, Tony, Parrish, Marlin and two fur babies, Tinker and Hollie.