Diamond “Sonny” Gates, age 75, resident of Shelby died Monday, March 9, 2015 in OhioHealth MedCentral/Shelby Hospital.
Born May 22, 1939 in Shelby to Charles and Frances (Phelps) Gates he had been a resident of Los Angeles, California for many years returning to Shelby in 2011. He was employed with Pacific Press in Huntington Park, CA. and had served in the U.S. Army.
He attended the Living Stone Church in Shelby. Sonny enjoyed watching television, especially the History Channel.
He is survived by two sisters, Nancy Bloom and Becky (Bob) Snowden, all of Shelby; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Perry and Charlene Staton.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Monday March 16, 2015 in Oakland Cemetery. Pastor George Mays will officiate. Barkdull Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
