Thomas Bates's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2021 in Van Wert, Ohio

Thomas Bates

October 22, 1934 - September 1, 2021 (86 years old)

Van Wert, Ohio

Thomas Bates's obituary , Passed away on September 1, 2021 in Van Wert, Ohio

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Cowan & Son Funeral Home - Van Wert

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Thomas Bates

October 22, 1934 - September 1, 2021 (86 years old)

Van Wert, Ohio

Thomas Bates Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Bates in Van Wert, Ohio, who passed away on September 1, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Bates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Bates, Sr. and Jennie Ellen Bates (Potts); his son Jonathan; his siblings, Helen Louise Censullo, Mary Evelyn Tierney, Terry L. Bates and Ray Bates, Jr.; and his granddaughter Hannah Ellen Bates.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara E. Bates (Sheets); his children, Timothy Bates (Elaine) of Burns Harbor, Jeffrey Bates (Michelle) of Van Wert and Susan Kientz of Van Wert; his grandchildren, Thaddeus, Elias, Chelsea, Whitney, Samuel of Karri, J. C. and Molly; and his great grandchildren, Harper, Tucker, Breckin, Brynn, Amidy, Ayden, Zayden, Journee, Jaxson, Violet, Scarlet Belle, Ellie, Mason and Aniyah.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cowan & Son Funeral Home - Van Wert



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