Robert Franklin Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Franklin Bates (Easley, South Carolina), born in Greenville, South Carolina, who passed away on October 28, 2022 at the age of 79. 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 Robert Franklin Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dewitt Bates and Lila Mae Patterson Bates; and his brother Harold W. Bates. He is survived by: his wife Cathy Alexander Bates; his sons, Brett Bates (Barbara) of Norris and Trent Bates (Allison) of Six Mile; his siblings, Rev. Billy Bates (Nancy) of Seneca, Joan Swords (Steve) of Easley, Jane Wooten of Liberty and Martha Mauk of Six Mile; and his grandchildren, Justin Bates (Deborah), Travis Bates (Rebecca), Aaron Bates (Alexis) and Autumn Bates.
