Background
Gates, Clifton W. was born on August 13, 1923 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Lance and Mattie (Berry) Gates.
Gates, Clifton W. was born on August 13, 1923 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of Lance and Mattie (Berry) Gates.
President, Gates Realty, St. Louis, since 1959; vice president, Mid Control Mortgage, St. Louis, 1969-1974; president, Gates Investments, St. Louis, since 1992. Chairman Gateway National Bank, St. Louis, since 1966. President Lismark Distributing Company, St. Louis,1975-1992.
Commissioner, St. Louis Police Department, 1967-1974. Director Boy Scouts American, St. Louis, since 1992, director Airport Commission, St. Louis, since 1992, St. Louis Zoo Commission, since 1992, Municipal Opera, St. Louis, since 1992. Member Missouri Athletic Club, Stadium Club, Media Club, Clayton Club, Vagabond Club, Press Club.
Married Harriet C. Craddock, June 14, 1947. Children:Mark, Lisa.