Donald Gene Gates of Harrisburg

Donald Gene Gates, age 85 of Harrisburg, in the Wasson community, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in Shawnee Rose Care Center.

He was born Sept. 9, 1933, in Wasson to the late Ernest and Lois (Moore) Gates. Donald was a farmer and an Air Force veteran.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Barbara (Greg) Lambert of Harrisburg, Jill (Rodney) Harris of Thompsonville, and Eric (Tami) Gates of Galatia; five great-nieces and nephews, Rachel Ann (Wade) Richey, Richard Harris, Carrie (Mike) Colclasure, Maggie (Billy) Kinser and Harrison Scott Gates; along with several great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Mary Ann Gates.

A graveside funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Lindale Cemetery in Eldorado. The Rev. Biff Moore will officiate. Burial will follow in Lindale Cemetery.

Visitation will be 9 held to 11 a.m. Saturday at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Saline County 4-H. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at reedfuneralchapel.com.