GATES, John Ronald, age 79 of Spring Hill, FL died Monday, July 30, 2012 at HPH Hospice Care Center. He was born in Detroit, MI and came to the area 25 years ago from Clinton Township, MI. He was owner/operator of Gates Hamburgers in Detroit, MI and was a U.S.Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Spring Hill, FL and was an active member of his church and its fellowship. He loved his dog, Gracie. Predeceased by his wife, Dana, he is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law: Gary and Theresa Gates of Eastpointe, MI; Gregory Gates of Lansing, MI; J. Benjamin Gates of Spring Hill, FL; daughter: Marcie Gates of Macomb, MI; 3 step-daughters: Amy Leslie; Katie Leslie, both of Spring Hill, FL; Eileen Witkowski-Sovey of Macomb, MI; brother and sister-in-law: Edmund and Amelia Gates of Lapeer, MI; 2 grandchildren: Michael Gates of San Francisco, CA; Christopher Bolus of Warren, MI. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00am, Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Florida National Cemetery with Pastor Richard Rossiter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 4075 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 34608.
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