Ben Gerard Gates

Ben Gerard Gates of Celina, Tennessee was born on December 25, 1954, in Detroit MI, and he passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 70 at his residence in Celina.

Ben was the son of Everett Hilton Gates and Mary Louise Gates. He worked for 44 years at Ford Motor Company.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, and sister and brother-in-law: Maryann (Fred) Michaud.

Survivors include his sisters: Kathy (John) Brickman of Tompkinsville, KY, Yvonne (Mick) Stahl of Celina, TN, Lisa (Mark) Karwowski of Bristol, VA; nieces and nephews: Everett (Krizstina) Michaud, Laura (Michaud) DiCicco, Jacklyn Brickman (Andrew) Bahrou, Justin (Allie) Brickman, Kari Brickman, Michael Stahl, Matthew Stahl, Kristy (Jon) Shelton, Nicholas (Autumn) Karwowski, Brendan (Gretta) Karwowski, and Danielle (Zach) Taylor; great nieces and nephews: Arianna DiCicco, Nico DiCicco, Adelina DiCicco, Felix Bahrou, Sabine Bahrou, Reuben Bahrou, Henry Karwowski, Stetson Taylor; Baby Shelton, Baby Boy Brickman and Baby girl Karwoski; Aunts: Jean Townsend, and Betty Ann Vitale. Many other family and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Clay County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 931-243-5050

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