Jimmy Burl Bates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2023, at the age of 85, Jimmy Burl Bates (Killeen, Texas), born in Gatesville, Texas passed away. 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 parents, James Adron and Edith Bates; his brothers, Robert Bates and Kenny Bates; and his nephew Jim Bob Bates.

He is survived by: his wife Gailya Taylor Bates; his children, Debra Vahrenkamp (Charles) and Bobby Bates; and his grandchildren, Chris, Christy, Mandy, David, Patrick and Kirsten.

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Mar 17

Visitation

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home
1615 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76542

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Mar 18

Funeral service

Church of Christ Killeen
400 N W S Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76543

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Mar 18

Burial

Killeen City Cemetery
2408 E Rancier Ave, Killeen, TX 76543

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