Obituary of Edgar F “Cappy” GATES, Macoupin Co Illinois 05 Oct 1998
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Name of Deceased: GATES, Edgar F. "Cappy"
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: June 1965
Obituary: Edgar F." Cappy" GATES, 81, of Springfield, passed away at 12:50 PM, 
Wednesday, June 9, 1965, at Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Ill. The decedent was born 
February 28, 1884 in Girard, the son of the late Frank W. and Serilda Gibson GATES. He 
served in World War I, as a captain. He was an interested and active member of the 
American Legion as long as his health permitted. He was a skilled workman and a member 
of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters, No 16, of Springfield. He was a devoted 
member of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Maude 
Harrison. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. The decedent is 
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Serilda (James) Mackay, Springfield; two sons, Frank, 
Springfield; John H., Los Angeles, California, and one sister, Mrs. Lois TROVER of 
Carlinville. The body was removed to the Berry Funeral Home where funeral services 
were conducted Saturday at 1 PM. Interment was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.


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