Lowell W Gates

October 14, 1928 - September 4, 2017

Lowell W Gates, age 88 or Warren, Michigan passed away on September 4, 2017 at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital - Macomb Center, Warren, Michigan. He was born on October 14, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved Husband of Dora Gates whom he married on September 9, 1950 and celebrated 67 years of marriage. Dear Father of Drake Gates. Grandfather of Jenna and Jeffrey. Lowell retired from the Ford Motor Company after 12 years of service. Prior to that he worked for Chrysler Automotive for 22 years. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII. Lowell was the Grand Lecturer for the State of Michigan for Masonic Order. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 8th from 3:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Masonic Service at 7:00 pm). The Funeral Service will be held on September 9th at 11:00 am at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block North of 13 Mile Road, West side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial will take place at Crooks Road Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.