Louis Bates Sr. Obituary
In loving memory of Louis Bates Sr. (Cleveland, Ohio), who departed this world on March 20, 2025 at the age of 98. Louis leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 Louis Bates Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Bales and Nellie Bales; his significant other Mary Carter Bates; his siblings, Bertha Triplet of Cleveland and James Otis (Love); and his grandchildren, Valerie Sanders and Willie J Weatherspoon, Jr..
He is survived by: his daughter Sandra Jean Baker; and his grandchildren, Wanda J Blakely (Scooter), Gregory Bates Jr. (Camilla), Riccardo Bates (Kim), Latasha Spenser (Kenny), Louis Smith, Lydell Ware (Lacarra), Terrance Ware, Anthony Smith, Tinisyha Green-Holmes (Kevin), Tesha Carter (Damien), Tina Titus (Mike), Brandi Bates, Rashana Bates, Sheena Bates Lamar (Drico), Greg, Gary Walker, Brandon Bates, Myia Ellington, Ramon, Romero Williams, James Bates and Michael Bates. He is also survived by great-great grandchildren, family and friends.
Viewing was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Watson's Funeral Home (10913 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106). Visitation was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at the Union Grove Baptist Church (8932 Quincy Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Lake View Cemetery (12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106).
