Robert Lee Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lee Bates of Morristown, Tennessee, who passed away on January 3, 2022 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wives, Ina Bates and Patricia Bates; his parents, Claude Bates and Ella Mae Bates; and his siblings, Archie Bates, George Bates and Gracie Mae Osbourne.
He is survived by: his siblings, Claude Bates (Linda), J. D. Bates, Ruby Dunn and Rosemary Swaney. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.