Roy Franklin Bates Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Roy Franklin Bates of Lexington, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on November 13, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Franklin Bates to show support.
As we bid Roy Franklin farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Roy Franklin is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Bates and Helen Hoffman Bates; and his wife Maxine Floyd Bates. He is survived by: his son John Bates; and his sisters, Rosa Younts and Vicki Mann.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Mt. View Baptist Church (407 Mountain View Church Rd, Lexington, NC 27292). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
