Richard Dean Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Dean Bates of West Plains, Missouri, born in Thayer, Missouri, who passed away on January 24, 2022, at the age of 71, 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 Richard Dean Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyle Bates and Elsie Morrison Bates; and his brother Bobby Bates. He is survived by: his sons, Brandon Bates (Jody) and Brian Bates (Jessica); his siblings, Boyd Bates, Floyd Bates (Carol), Danny Bates (Judy), Sally Sisco, Pat Hahn (Gary) and Cathy Ridenhour (Gary); his son Ricky Bates; and his siblings, Anita Wilcox, Mac Bates and Joe Bates. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and lots of friends and family.
