Graydon Gates' Obituary
Graydon DeArmond Gates, age 86 of Troy, Michigan. He was born on April 23, 1924 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. Graydon passed away on July 16, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce (nee Robinson) Gates. Father of Madonna Gates and Anita (Neal) Delventhal. Grandfather of Alexis and Kara. Brother of Lowell W. (Dora) Gates. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with the funeral service at 7:30 pm at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road (l block N. of 13 Mile Road) Madison Heights, Michigan. Mr. Clifford Tucker will officiate. Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
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