John Robert Gates

John Robert Gates

John Robert Gates passed away September 30, 2025, at his private home in Texas
City, TX after a long fight with cancer. He was born on December 27, 1961, in Olathe,
KS.

He worked in the Maritime field and was fortunate to see many places in the world. He
retired from Crowley Maritime as Captain after 30 years of service.

He loved fishing and cooking. With excellent guidance from his father-n -Law, Walter
Charles Lisbony, he became an excellent BBQ chef and on his own became an
excellent cook. He loved hanging out with family and friends. It’s what made him the
happiest.

He was a devoted Husband, Father, Stepfather, Step Grandfather, Son n Law, and
Uncle. He is fondly remembered by both family members and many close friends. He
also loved our constant companion and fur baby, Bonnie.

He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Harold Rollow Gates, MaryAnn
Langhoff Gates, and sister Jane Gates Moeser.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lisa Lisbony Gates; son, Mason Gates; Step
Son, Jared Kulackoski and wife Kristina, step Grandsons, Preston Kulackoski and
Ethan Brown of Lamarque; Mother-n-Law, Janet (Becky) Lisbony and Sister-n Law,
Laura Holliday of Galveston; Several brothers and sisters; Cathy Kloster of Missouri,
Pat Lobenstein and spouse Ken of Michigan, Ginny Keith and spouse Bob of
Oklahoma. Mike Gates and spouse Jenny of Florida, James Gates and spouse Hui of
Texas, Stephen Gates of Texas, Terri Gates and souse Matt of Texas, and many
beloved nieces and nephews.

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