Hugh Alan Gates, 70, of Scurry Texas, passed away Wednesday morning March 31, 2021. Hugh was born in Franklin Pennsylvania; the son of Harry Eugene Gates and Inez Maxine Shreffler. 

Hugh spent many years as a truck driver. After retirement he enjoyed putting on his uniform and participating in Civil War Reenactments. Hugh always enjoyed a good western, no matter how many times he had seen it. Hugh and D.D. just recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 

Hugh Alan Gates: Survived by his wife D.D. of Scurry, Tx; Sons; Wes Gates of Richardson, Tx, Jason Gates of Scurry, Tx. Daughter; Tisha Gates of Scurry, Tx. Brother; Larry Gates and wife Andra of Athens, Tx and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Hugh was preceded in death by his father Harry Gates, mother Maxine Gates, as well as sisters Barbara and Bonnie.