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David Charles Ates

d. October 10, 2017

David Charles Ates

Mr. David Charles Ates, age 51, who grew up in Gautier, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at his residence in Atlanta, GA. David was a graduate of Pascagoula High School and received his undergraduate degree with honors from Millsaps College, Jackson, MS. While at Millsaps he was awarded the John C. Stennis Scholar of Distinction Award. He graduated from Emory University, Atlanta, GA, with a degree in law and practiced in Atlanta for 27 years, concentrating on civil rights and employment law. David never forgot his beloved Gulf Coast. He was in constant touch with his classmates and friends of the coast. He loved to visit and to laugh and to talk about good times. He was a gentle, kind man who saw the good in everyone. He will be sorely missed. Survivors include his beloved daughter, Ashley Ates, parents, C.L. and Diane Ates, brothers, Steve (Lori) and John (Kerry), nieces, Kristin, Alyssa, and Lilyan Ates and nephews, Steven, William, and Calton Ates. His daughter, Ashley, was his pride and joy and together they made a team and had wonderful times. His one wish was that she grow up to be a caring, loving person and she is well on her way to that goal. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 28, from 2pm until 3pm, with a 3pm Memorial Service, all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations, in David's name, be made to The Nourishing Place, 606 Tennessee Street, Gulfport, MS, 39501.
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Visitation

Saturday, October 28, 2017

2:30 - 3:30 pm

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs

911 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Memorial Service

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Starts at 3:30 pm

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs

911 Porter Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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