Jeffrey "JB" Bates

Jeffrey "JB" Bates

Jeffrey Bates Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 6, 2009.
BATES, Jeffrey "JB", 42, of Varina, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Bates and nephew, Bradley Burch. He is survived his wife, Bonnie; two loving children, Brooke and Brandon; mother, Delores Lovecamp; two devoted sisters, Alisa Awad (Mike), Kelly Metee; brother, Scott Bates; a devoted grandmother, Madeline Turner; devoted friends, Danny and Sandy McCoy; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends Friday, March 6, 2009, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, and where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Henrico Rescue Squad.


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Sherrill Mulkearns

March 6, 2009

Bonnie, Brandon, and Brooke,
I was so sorry to read about JB's passing in this morning's paper. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Brigitta Andrews

March 6, 2009

Bonnie,Brooke,Brandon & Bates Family,
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.
Sent with love and remembrance of J.B.
Brigitta, Jade & Zachary Andrews






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Denise Williams

March 6, 2009

Bonnie
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Denise Williams

CHERELL TARVER

March 6, 2009

BRANDON, I heard about your dad,and my sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.Stay strong and keep your head up.Much LOVE. R.I.P J.B

Kathleen Motley

March 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have many friends who you can lean on to help you thru this time.

God Bless all of you.

Anne Griffin

March 6, 2009

Bonnie and family: My deepest sympathies to you all. Take comfort in knowing JB is not suffering any longer. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God will get you through it.

Sheila Willoughby

March 6, 2009

Our Prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.Sheila and John Willoughby

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