William Denton Bates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Denton Bates (Shafter, California), born in Jackson, Mississippi, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 20, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As William Denton departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William Denton may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William Denton leaves behind.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Isabel (Denton); his daughters, Karla and Kimberly; his grandchildren, Kaylyn and Rose; his stepdaughter Cindy; his stepgrandchildren, Christina, Tracy and Nicholas; and his former wife Nancy.
