Andy L. Gates went to live with the Lord, Wednesday, December 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Darleen Gates. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Annmarie Gates; his father and mother, William and Geri Lynn Gates; a brother, Timothy Gates; mother-in-law, Margaret Nemec; many other family members and friends. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist in funeral expenses. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard.