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Bishop Darnell Stephen Gates

08/13/1963 - 09/06/2025

Obituary For Bishop Darnell Stephen Gates

Bishop Darnell S. Gates of Troy, Michigan Beloved Husband of Mother Maryanne Gates, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin & Pastor born on August 13,1963 in Detroit, Michigan made his transition on Saturday, September 6,2025 at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 62. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19,2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Jesus Tabernacle Of Deliverance Ministries 11001 Chalmers St. Detroit, Michigan 48213 Apostle David Billy Pastor. A Musical Celebration will be held on Friday, September 19,2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Greater Deliverance Temple 17831 John R Detroit, Michigan with the Service on Saturday, September 20,2025 Family Hour 11:30 AM with the Celebration Of Life at 12 Noon at Jesus Tabernacle Of Deliverance Ministries. Interment will be on Monday, September 22,2025 at 12 Noon at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan. Flower Delivery hours will be on Friday, September 19,2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Jesus Tabernacle Temple Of Deliverance Ministries 11001 Chalmers St. Detroit, Michigan.


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deonte jerdo

I can't believe that you are gone. You will truly be missed in the quartet world. Your smile brightened up the room when you walked in. Gone but never forgotten. Rest easy my brother.

Kanica Harris

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Gates Family... Bishop Gates a Friend a Brother a prayer warrior....this is still so unreal to me.. I will forever missed your encouraging words and prayers..and even though you are missed so dearly down here on earth God needed you so much more in Heaven...So Rest Well Bishop Darnell S Gates Rest Well โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

Evangelist D Gibson

Me and my family really appreciate all the love and kindness you shared with us from Apostle Dirtha Haskell, EverLee Williams and Robert Williams โค๏ธ We celebrate your life in Jesus Name Amen praying for family and friends ๐Ÿงก give us strength Holy Spirit Jesus Name.

Robert Williams

My condolences to his wife and daughter my heart goes out to his mother and father praying that Most High God the creator of heaven and Earth will comfort you in your time of need you have my deepest sympathy this is really a hard pill to swallow praying for better days ahead from Sylvia Randle

Sylvia

Uncle, Thank you for being such a great leader, you always motivated me to do great things. I have so many good memories that I won't forget. You were the best uncle. You will truly be missed.

Your niece, Nico

Nico

Prayers to the Gates Family. We loved Bishop Gates. He will surely be missed. Love, Anthony & Linda Moorer

Anthony & Linda Moorer

I am praying for the family. Mr.Gates was a nice respectful man a nice pastor. He's going to be truly missed

Annetta

My deepest condolences to the family. May God give you strength during this difficult time. God Bless, Joyce Russell

Joyce Russell

To the Gates Family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Darnell. He was a classmate of mine at CCMS and we connected a time or two over the years.

I will always remember his infectious smile and ability to make me laugh. We shared stories about our backgrounds which helped me become a better person.

May our Lord wrap his arms around you during this time.

Jon Zwick

To the Gates family,I'm so sorry for your loss Please know that I'm praying for you all

arethaivory99@gmail.com

My Condolences sorry for your loss I'm Darnell's classmate from Courville Elementary School in the late 70's.

Carla Spease-Collins

Thank you for a lifetime of love, laughter and dedication to our family.

Maryanne Gates

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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