Dolen William Bates Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-01-19T15:00:00
End: 2023-01-19T16:00:00
Location: Bryant-Grant Funeral Home

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dolen William Bates of Franklin, North Carolina, born in Macon, North Carolina, who passed away on January 16, 2023, at the age of 84, 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 Dolen William Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his father Bruce W. Bates; his wife Mavis Gibson Bates; and his brother Leonard Bates. He is survived by: his nephew Terry Bates (Tillena) of Franklin; and his sister Mildred Rogers of Franklin. He is also survived by many extended family and friends.

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Jan 19

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Bryant-Grant Funeral Home
105 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734

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Jan 19

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105 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734

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