William Bates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Bates of Cleveland, Tennessee, who passed away, on October 2, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Bates and Ruth Bates; his sisters, Patricia Fields and Nelleda Bates; his grandsons, Travis Hyatt, River and Leland Bates; his in-laws, George and Marie Lipps; and his nephew Britt Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Bates; his children, Eric Bates, Travis Bates (Lydia), Jonathan Bates and Kristie Moore (Dwight); and his grandchildren, Preston Bates (Dallas), Austin Moore (Kallie), Timothy Bates, Bryson Moore, James Atkins, Skyler Bates, Shanan Holcomb (Patrick), Emily Bates, Lillie Moore and Tori Bates. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.
