Dennis Paul Gates

August 6, 1951 - March 20, 2021

Dennis Paul Gates of Newnan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dennis was born on August 6, 1951 in Jamestown, NY to the late Paul W. Gates and Gloria Dahlrimple Gates. Dennis served in the Air Force from 1970-1976, while in the Air Force he married Jana Victoria Brady. After the Air Force Dennis served in the National Guard from 1976-1980. Dennis graduated from Troy State University in 1980 with a degree in Aviation Management. Dennis worked as an Aircraft Mechanic and retired from Delta Air Lines in 2005 and then went to work with ASA (later bought out by Express Jet) until 2018. In his free time Dennis enjoyed working in the yard, repairing and building computers, fishing, making home and vehicle repairs, and helping out family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jana Vicki Gates; children, Christi J. Gates, Dennis C. (Blair) Gates, grandchild; Victoria E. Gates, siblings; Robert A. (Lynne) Gates, Stephen L. Gates, Kevin C. (Faith) Gates, Paula R. Gates (Michael Patrick), several nieces and nephews and cousins. A service to celebrate the life of Dennis will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3pm at East Newnan Baptist Church where Dennis was a Deacon at the time of his passing. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory | (770) 253-4580.