Samuel L. Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Samuel L. Bates (Anniston, Alabama), who passed away on May 19, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Samuel L. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Bates; his children, Virginia Smith (Ray), Corey Bates (Brandy), Samuel M. Bates, Antwan Estelle (Toniesha), Toddrekius Bates (La'Tesa), Tamesha Bates (Nick), Shaneka Chapman (Ali) and Cavin Bates; and his siblings, Jimmy Bates (Debra), Kenneth Hill (Renee), Helen Ervin and Tammy Lockett (Gilbert). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
