Darius Xavier Gates

Darius Xavier Gates, our beloved son, brother, father and friend was called home September 23, 2012 . Age 19 years. He was born June 1, 1993 to Jermaine Gates and LaTonya Parsley.
He attended Saginaw Public Schools, Buena Vista School District and the Education and Training Connection. He enjoyed fatherhood and spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed working with Mr. Alvin Swiney at the Cutz Barbershop. Darius' biggest hobby was cracking jokes and making people laugh. Darius shared his life with his mother, LaTonya and his two father figures, Elijah Norris, Sr. and LaShawn White.
He leaves to cherish is memories his two loving boys, Emmanuel Peterson and Jermaine Gates; ten siblings, ShaDrea Harry, Dijon White, Elijah Norris Jr., E'Joni Norris, LaMontrail Norris, Jermayca Gates and Jai'X'Avion Norris all of Saginaw, MI, Jermonte Gates of Lansing, MI, Shantriel and Davondre Gates of Pittsburgh, VA; one nephew, Jaidyn Smith; grandparents, Johnnie and Laura (Gigi) Haywood; four aunts, Joyce (Arthur) Smith, Jacharri (Justin) Hughes, Venus (Taurus) Parham McDole:, two uncles, Ronnie (Joann) Ezell and John Parham; his loving godmommie, Angela Johnson; two god sisters, Quintera and Quansha Harrison; godfather, Elder Hugh Williams and a very special godbrother, Albert Franklin III, better known as Fatman many cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Aundre Jones, LaShawn Jones and Kenia Perterson.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Johnnie and Ninie Gates, Jack and Linnie Mae Johnson, William and Rosie Lee Parsley, John and Laura Hollins.
Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries
Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries