Gates Whiteley was born in San Antonio in 1940. Trained as a lawyer, he made his living as a management consultant to the health professions. Married for over forty years, Gates has five children and has resided in San Antonio for more than fifty years. His first book, Percy: Life as a Runaway and Hobo is based on stories he heard as a child from his maternal grandfather and dozens of his letters written over more than a twenty year period.
A nearly 6,000-square-foot Monte Vista mansion that blends historic details with modern elegance underwent a steep, $200,000 price cut late last month.…