John Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Bates of Cuthbert, Georgia, who passed away on August 11, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilbur Bernice and Ollie Verdue Bates; his siblings, Bill Bates, Edgar Bates and Diane Bates Henry; and his son-in-law Pat Sanders.
He is survived by: his wife Glenda Walker Bates; his children, Jennifer Bates Sanders of Cuthbert and John Paul Bates (Tina) of Thomasville, GA; his grandchildren, Jonathan Patrick Sanders (Natalie), Melissa Sanders Caldwell (Zack), John Michael Bates and Mallory C. Bates (Josh); his great grandchildren, Adam Caldwell (Madison Davis), Brookelyn Caldwell, Alex Caldwell, Calleigh Caldwell, Taylie Sanders, Adalynn Sanders, Kenadie Sanders, Gina August Bates and Chrissilda Bates; and his sisters, Virginia Morris of Crystal Springs, MS and Elaine Goss of Columbia, MS. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cuthbert at P. O. Box 274 Cuthbert, GA 39840.
