Charles Edward Bates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Edward Bates of Simpsonville, Kentucky, who passed away on January 17, 2022, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Charles Edward Bates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Bates and Olga Placke Bates; his wife Brenda Shewmaker Bates; and his siblings, Frances Marie Sowder, Roberta Cundiff, Leta Bobbitt, Ola Jasper, Effie Callahan, Alton, Shorty, Jeff, Robert and Harold Bates.

He is survived by: his sons, David Bates (Terri) of Simpsonville, KY and Kevin Bates (Daphne) of Smithfield, KY; his grandchildren, Kadin, Isabella and Olivia; his siblings, Johnny Bates (Frieda) of Riverview, FL, Dorothy Gilliam and Edna Mae Compton; and his sister-in-law Katie Bates.