Clifford Edward Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clifford Edward Bates (Norton, Virginia), who passed away on June 1, 2023, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Bates and Odette Thompson Bates; and his brothers, Bruce Thompson and Silas Thompson. He is survived by: his wife Bobbie Bates of Norton, VA; his children, Robin Lee Lynn (Bob) of Laurens, SC, Tammy Marie Bates of Norton, VA and Shawn Bates of Norton, VA; and his siblings, Donald Buford Bates (Bobbie) of Cedar Bluff, VA and Brenda Sloce (Braccle) of Norton, VA. He is also survived by three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
