BUD GATES, long time Automotive dealer and Corvette racer in the 50's and 60's passed away September 1, 2015 at the young age of 91. Bud was such a fun guy and a avid CORVETTE FAN. He attended the CARLISLE RACE CAR REUNION in 1998, 2004 and 2009. His association with Corvette Race cars was very significant. He sold Chevrolets and Corvette at his CHEVYTOWN store in Indianapolis
He was born August 28, 1924, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Bernard Thomas Gates, Sr., and Marion Ketchum Gates, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Gates was a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, where he played football. He attended classes at IU Law School in Bloomington. Mr. Gates attended St. Mark Catholic Church of Richmond and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
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He was born August 28, 1924, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Bernard Thomas Gates, Sr., and Marion Ketchum Gates, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. Gates was a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, where he played football. He attended classes at IU Law School in Bloomington. Mr. Gates attended St. Mark Catholic Church of Richmond and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
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