Michael David Gates

Memorial services for Michael David Gates, 67, of Branson, Missouri will be held at Lake D’Arbonne Chapel on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in Farmerville, Louisiana. Officiating will be Reagan Colvin. Mr. Gates died Sunday, October 2nd at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Gates was co- owner of Millennium Bowling in Branson West, Missouri and former co-owner of New Directions Rehab. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and graduated from West Monroe High School and attended Louisiana Tech University in electrical engineering. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Harper Gates, Branson, MO., and two step daughters: Susan White, and her husband Joe, Reeds Spring, MO., Laura Barrett, Hickory, North Carolina. Brother, Dr. Gene Gates and wife Kathy, Rexburg, Idaho. Five grandchildren: Brendan Durham, Carter White, Harper Barrett, Elise Barrett and Ryan Barrett. Niece, Allyson Johnson, husband, Jeremy. Nephew, Daniel Gates, wife Joelle. He is preceded in death by his parents Jack and Wanda Gates.

Written with love by his family.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Adams Crematory.