Johnny Royal Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Johnny Royal Bates (Blue Ridge, Georgia), born in Franklin, North Carolina, who passed away on September 5, 2023, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Johnny Royal Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Bates and Mary Bates; and his brother David Bates. He is survived by: his siblings, Margie Lovingood and Glen Bates; his nieces and nephews, Rachel Edwards, Shelby Barnes, Peggy Moreland, Nick Bates, Justin Helton and Thomas Bates; his great-nephew Nathan Edwards; and his great-niece Elizabeth Edwards.
