Jeff Gates

Jeff Gates of Covington, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at the age of 49. Jeff was employed with Sherwin Williams for nineteen years. He was talented with his hands and enjoyed wood working and remodeling. Jeff's family was his pride and joy, and he will be remembered as a loving son, husband, Daddy and Pawpaw.

Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Mona Gates; children and son-in-law, Kerrie and Gilbert Gardner, Gavin Gates, Avery Cheek all of Covington, Aislin Gates of Oxford; mother of Jeff's children, Laurie Gates; parents; Jimmy and Janie Gates of Oxford; grandson, Declan Beasley; sister, Stephanie Deanne Nash of Oxford; nephew, Frank Nash.

A Graveside Service for Jeff will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018, 1:00 PM, in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington. Friends may visit with the family at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Friday, December 28, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or contributions may be made to: Friends of Newton County Miracle League, Inc. c/o Newton County Recreation Commission, 6185 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014 or donations may be made, by check, to The Friends of Newton County Miracle League Account, at any United Bank location.

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Visitation

DEC 28. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Graveside Service

DEC 29. 1:00 PM (EST)

Lawnwood Memorial Park
1111 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014