It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Colin Thomas Bates of Utica, Ohio, born in Newark, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 25, on January 12, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Colin Thomas Bates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Thomas L. Bates; his grandparents, Marion Joseph Bates, Ronald, Frances Hoffer and Peggy Hoffer; and his great-grandparent Betty Hoffer.

He is survived by: his mother Carrie Hoffer-Bates (Hoffer); his siblings, Jessica MacDonald-Ankrom (Nathan) and Kevin Hoffer; his fiancé Sidney Grosh; his nephews, Cayden, Keegan, Parker MacDonald and Emery Ankrom; his niece Lauren Skinner; his pet Hydra; his grandmother Margaret "Peg" Bates; his uncles, Steven Bates (Lisa), Brad Bates and David Bates; and his aunt Susan Carson.

Memorial contributions may be made in Colin's memory to the Licking County YMCA, Attn: Beth Grabo, 470 W. Church St., Newark, OH 43055.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home