Thomas C. Bates Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thomas C. Bates Sr. (Graniteville, South Carolina), born in Windsor, South Carolina, who passed away on November 26, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben H. Bates and Daisy Casnetti; his siblings, W. B. Bates, Inez Kiesler, Thelma Munday and Nadean Hall; and his son Ronny Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Marjorie Heath Bates; his sons, Thomas Bates, Jr., Johnnie Bates, Sr. (Susan), Rev. Donnie Bates (Tammie) and Monty Bates (Nancy); and his siblings, Rivie Bolen and Bob Bates. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations in Mr. Bates memory be make to the Lake Side Baptist Building Fund.
