Wayne Monroe Bates Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Wayne Monroe Bates of Winston Salem, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on October 11, 2024 at the age of 72, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Monroe Bates to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Wayne Monroe may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Hasten Monroe and Lora Dobbins Bates; his pets, Zoey and Bella; his wife Debby Bates; his son Adam Bates of Winston-Salem; his brother Grayson Bates (Dorene) of Advance; and his niece Courtney Phibbs (Josh) of Clemmons.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Stroke and Heart Association, https://www.heart.org.
