Robert Lee Bates Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-08-24T20:00:00
End: 2021-08-25T01:00:00
Location: Betts & West Funeral Home

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Bates (Nicholasville, Kentucky), who passed away on August 19, 2021 at the age of 81. 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 Robert Lee Bates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hobert Bates and Clara Martin Bates; his daughter Jennifer Lee Ousley; and his sister Lucille Bates Sprinkle. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Ann Knox Bates; his sisters, Susan Bates Noble (Wendell) and Darlene Bates Berger (Steve); and his grandchildren, David Lee Ousley and Shawn Ousley (Jennifer).

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August 22, 2021

Flo Bates Frazier sent flowers

“In loving memory of Robert Lee Bates, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

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Aug 24

Visitation

Betts & West Funeral Home
404 N Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Aug 25

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404 N Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356

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