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Darrel Bates Obituary
Evansville, IN
Darrel Bates, age 84, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Bates had worked as a sales representative for George Koch Sons before his retirement. Darrel was a veteran of the United States Army and had served during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking, painting and fishing.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Jeanette (Clements) Bates; five daughters, Pat Antey of Evansville, Faye Colborn of Winter Haven, FL, Susan (Dan) Belcher of San Antonio, TX, Becky (Jim) Leithliter of Carmi, IL and Mary Catherine (Randy) Scheller of Evansville; two sons, Darrel (Pam) Bates of Evansville, IN and John (Jill) Bates of Mt. Vernon, IN; a sister, Connie Gamel of St. Louis, MO, nineteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Lucy and Hubert Scales; father and stepmother, Arthur and Mae Bates; two brothers, Leroy and Laverne Bates; a son-in-law, Guy Antey and a great grandchild, Haley Green.
Funeral services for Darrel will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2011 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Rev. Kenneth Herr officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum.
Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 6:00 P.M. on Sunday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where a memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 P.M. Friends may also visit with the family from 10:00 A.M. until service time on Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or to VistaCare Hospice.
Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Darrel Bates
December 23, 2011
Dad, I will always remember you being the gentle loving father you were to all of us, and provided us the discipline as a father should when needed. May your soul rest in peace with Christ, and I pray that all of us will be with you some day enjoying God's presence. Amen!
Your son n law(son), Randy.
John Field
December 17, 2011
Darrell, Pam and family, deepest sympathies for you and all of your family.
Bettye Marvel
December 17, 2011
Prayers that you all will be granted God's peace that passes understanding at the loss of this one so dear to each of you; and faith, courage and strength as you grieve.
Bettye and Chris
Shirley Holloman
December 17, 2011
Darrell, sorry about the loss of your father. You and your whole family are in my prayers.
December 17, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tom Seng
December 17, 2011
John and family, sorry to hear of your lose. I remember all the great times we had as kids and how your dad always made it fun.Our prayers and thoughts are with you!!
Dwight & Homer Nestrick
December 17, 2011
To Darrel, Pam, and the rest of the Bates. You have my deepst sympathy and prayers at this time of the loss of your father/grandpa/friend. RIP. It is my hope that the many fun-filled, fond memories will give you much comfort at this time. May God bless Darrel Bates and his surviving family and friends.
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