Richard Henry Gates of Vicksburg died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at his home. He was 84.

Mr. Gates was a lifelong resident of Vicksburg and was employed by the Vicksburg Evening Post for over 40 years. He attended Bovina Baptist Church, and served in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sturgeon Gates, and his mother, Annie Belle Burkett; his wife, Gladys Gates; and a sister, Estelle Barboza.

Survivors include his son, Morgan Richard Gates, and daughter, Diane Gates McEachern, both of Vicksburg; and three granddaughters.

Graveside services will be 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Bryan Parker officiating under the direction of Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Mitch Alexander, Mike Alexander, Chris Gillis, Andrew Gillis, Earl Fuson, Robert Pierce.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association