James Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Bates of Moorhead, Mississippi, born in Eupora, Mississippi, who passed away on June 24, 2020, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maxine Harpole and James Bernard Bates; his grandson Charles Kimbrell; and his sister Alene Ware. He is survived by: his wife Chris Bates; his son Jason Bates; his stepchildren, Tammy Ward (Gene), Pam Kimbrell, Michael Tharp (Billie) and Sheay Tharp (Stephanie); his sisters, Paula Randle (Allan), Pam Williams (Tom Jack), Jennifer Avant (Clint), Sherry Willingham (Henry) and Betty Hancock; his grandchildren, Megan Hudson, Amanda Lolley, Christopher Kimbrell, Callie Ward, Katelyn Davidson and Michael Tharp; and his great grandchildren, Anthony Kimbrell, Khloe Oakes, Hunter Holmes, Shelby Holmes and Gunner Davidson.
