Obituaries

Mark Steven Gates, age 56, of the Lincolnton Rehabilitation Center, Lincolnton died Sunday, December 25, 2016.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton with Rev. J.V. Allen officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at graveside.

Mr. Gates was born on January 7, 1960 and was the son of the late Craig Pressley Gates, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Craig Pressley Gates, Jr.  

He is survived by his mother, Nadine Motz Gates of  Lincolnton; one son, Andrew Steven Gates and wife, Leann of GA; two grandchildren, Alysa and Hannah Gates of GA; one sister, Libbie Gates of Lincolnton; two brothers, Roger Gates of Lincolnton and Robert Gates and wife, Cindy of Lincolnton; special friend, Terri Abernethy.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.