Timothy

Gates

Timothy Gates, better known as "Tim" was born on September 14, 1968, to James O'Neal Gates and Annie Joyce Pulliam. He departed this earthly life on January 9, 2026.

Tim united with Mays Chapel Baptist Church, where he remained a member until his passing. He attended Bruce High School and was a proud member of the class of 1987.  Throughout his life he was employed at various manufacturing factories. In his spare time Tim enjoyed driving tractors, fishing, and spending time with his buddies, activities that brought him joy.

He is survived by his loving mother, Annie Joyce Gates; two sisters, Kenya Wallace and Victoria Horton(Marvin); three nieces, Aaliyah LaJayce Gates, Mataya Anniese Gates, and Makayla Janniese Gates, one great niece, McKenzie Brooke James Gates, his aunts, Nettie Isabel(Jimmy), Glenda Pulliam, Vicky Pulliam, Diana Wilson, Jennare Austin(Sherwin); and his uncles, Wade Gates(Loretta),David Pulliam(Mary), Jerry Gates(Tina), Douglas Gates, Edward Gates.

Tim was preceded in death by his father; James "Tom" Gates and his grandparents; L.C. "Bud" and Dorothy Faye Gates and Hugh Lee and Nettie May Pulliam.