Francis Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 26, 2021, at the age of 91, Francis Bates of Altoona, Florida, born in Umatilla, Florida passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Owen Bates and Ruth Allen Bates; his children, Allen Bates, Jr., Melanie Wissoff, Valerie Herkl and Jennifer Hehe; his brother Johnny Bates (Joanne); and his wife Byrl Jean Bates. He was also cherished by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
