Obituary
James E. Gates, age 86, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. He was born December 19, 1929 in Fremont, MI to the late Russell and Evelyn (Debois) Gates. James was united in marriage to Rena Mead on December 19, 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force until honorably discharged in February of 1950. James is survived by his wife, Rena Gates; grandson, Shane Moore; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ford (Doris) Gates, Lee Gates and Russell Gates, Jr. The family is being served by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. At the family's request, no visitation or services are scheduled. A private burial will take place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park North. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name may be directed to Heartland Hospice.