THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED DEPUTY JAMES A. GATES. HE PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 16, 2017.
JAMES JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON APRIL 4, 1970 AND RETIRED FROM SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SHERIFF’S STATION DETECTIVE BUREAU ON MARCH 31 1986.
HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
SERVICES WERE PREVIOUSLY HELD IN ARKANSAS.
Condolences may be sent to his wife Rebecca via USPS to 1600 N. Fieldstone Av., Fayetteville, AR 72704-5596.