Jeffery “Jeff” Allen Gates

COLUMBUS

Jeffery “Jeff” Allen Gates, 65, of Columbus, passed away peacefully at 2:48 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2024 at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility.

Jeff was born May 5, 1958, in Columbus, Indiana, the son of Delmos L. and Mary Jane “Janie” Sullivan Gates.

Mr. Gates worked as a chef at numerous restaurants in the Columbus area. He was an avid animal lover and had a “green thumb” for growing indoor and outdoor plants, even rose bushes. Jeff enjoyed rock-n-roll music. In his younger years, he looked forward to attending concerts in Indianapolis. Jeff will be missed by those that knew him best.

Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Howard of Tennessee; mother, Janie Gates; brothers, Ron Gates, Troy (Amy) Gates, all of Columbus; nephews, Travis Gates, Christopher Gates, Brad Gates, Matthew Gates and niece, Elizabeth (Matt) Stancik.

He was preceded in death by his father, Delmos and son, Jeffrey Allen Gates, Jr.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Pastor Arnold Haskell officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Online condolences and special memories may be shared with Jeff’s family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkedweaverglick.com.