Charlie Bates Sr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Charlie Bates Sr. in Southgate, Michigan, departing on November 3, 2024 at the age of 83. Charlie leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Charlie had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Charlie may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Bates and Ida Bates. He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Mary Richmond (Michael) and Charlie Bates Jr.; his grandchildren, Brittany Leclaire (Matthew), Brandon Richmond (Lilliana Wittenberg) and Elliana Richmond; and his sister Sue Griess (Albert Jr.).
