Raymond J. Bates Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-07-16T19:00:00
End: 2024-07-17T00:00:00
Location: Ransford Collon Funeral Home

The world bids farewell to Raymond J. Bates of Caro, Michigan, born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, departing on July 10, 2024 at the age of 80. Raymond leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his sister Lena Baker. He is survived by: his wife Linda Wagner of Caro; his daughters, Erin (Drew Barwis) and Jillian (Phil Genua); his grandchildren, Ryan Genua, Simon Barwis, Mitchell Genua and Cali Genua; and his brothers, Tom Witten and Carl Witten.

Ray's family will be present to receive friends on Tuesday at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to the Caro Exchange Club Forest or Friends of the Caro Library.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ransford Funeral Home

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Tue

July 16

Visitation

Ransford Collon Funeral Home
205 W Sherman St, Caro, MI 48723

Wed

July 17

Visitation

St. Paul Lutheran Church
503 S State St, Caro, MI 48723

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July 17

Funeral service

St. Paul Lutheran Church
503 S State St, Caro, MI 48723

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