Raymond Lee Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Raymond Lee Bates of Ceres, Virginia, born in Radford, Virginia, who passed away on September 15, 2023 at the age of 34. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Samantha Foglesong Bates; his children, Kendra, Hannah and Chase; his mother Tammy Bates Jackson; his parents-in-law, Mike and Sharon Simmons Foglesong; his grandmother Kathy Bates; his sisters, Katherine Minnie Bates and Samantha Joe Bates; his siblings-in-law, Amanda, Jonathon Akers, Melissa and T. J. McNutt; and his special fishing buddy Mitchell Simmons.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Raymond's honor directly to A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, 2508 Walkers Creek Valley Rd., Pearisburg, VA 24134, to help with funeral expenses.
