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William Floyd Gates
(October 1, 1934 - May 12, 2009)

Rev. William Floyd Gates, Sr., age 74, of Winnfield, La., passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at his residence in Winnfield, La. He Served his country in the U.S. Army. Rev. Gates preached the Gospel for over 33 years, many of which were spent as pastor of Beech Creek Baptist Church.

He was the son of the late Floyd Gates and the late Myra (Higdon) Gates. Rev. Gates was also preceded in death by his brother, James Gates; and his grandson, Justin Boyett

He is survived by his wife, Jenna Gates of Winnfield, La.;

Two Daughters, Becky Boyett and husband Alan of Winnfield, La.; Judy Cain and husband Donnie of Ruston, La.;

One Son, William ``Bubba'' Gates, Jr. and wife Donna of Winnfield, La.;

One Sister, Vera Setters of Pawnee, Okla.;

Two Brother, Jimmy Gates of Clouds Crossing, La.; Curtis Gates of Weston, La.;

Six grandchildren, David Boyett and wife Hayden; Brittany Edwards and husband Jamie; Jacob and Elijah Cain; Brandon and Wesley Gates;

Four great-grandchildren, Chloe, Gracie, Justin, and Lydia.

The family will receive friends at Corinth Baptist Church from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Wednesday, May 13, 2009 and from 10:00 AM to service time Thursday, May 14, 2009. Funeral services will be held at Corinth Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 14, 2009, with Rev. Scott Tilton and Bro. David Boyett officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery in Joyce, La. under the direction of Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Charlie Griffin, Aaron Townsend, Randy Creel, Brandon Gates, Wesley Gates, Jacob Cain, Elijah Cain and Jamie Edwards will serve as pallbearers.

The family requests that memorials be made to Corinth Baptist Church, P.O. Box 131, Winnfield, La. 71483.