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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Bates
January 1, 2014
Jane, Greg& Bubba, Gail, Sherry and I are so sorry to hear about Donald. We will miss him. He was a wonderful guy and I really got to know him more when he would stop by to visit with Gail and Charles. We were in Auburn at the time of the service, but you all were in our prayers. We love you.
Diane Goodwin
December 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, He will be greatly missed.
Jimmy & Cindy Waites
December 23, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Bates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresa Bean-Thomas
December 23, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss of Mr Bates. He was such a sweet man and loved the children of Talladega. My thoughts & prayers are with the family.
Nat Barclay
December 23, 2013
Mr Bates,will be missed.My thoughts and prayers go out
to the family.
Rhonda Denney
December 22, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Donald. Your family will need in my prayers.
Elaine Johns
December 22, 2013
so sorry for your loss. I grew up knowing Mr. Bates. He was always involved in everything going on in Talladega during my school years. will keep Greg, Bubba and family in my prayers.
Tony Williams
December 22, 2013
A genuine role model for the citizens/children of Talladega. A man who truely cared about thte kids in this town regardless of where they came from. You will be missed Mr. Bates. Rest In Peace, you did make a difference.
Evelyn Burk
December 22, 2013
Prayers are with you Jane and the boys
My Daughter-In-Law Karen worked with you
at Board Office when I would come in the office you always had a smile on your face. So I always thought of you as a very sweet person. Love Evelyn
Jonathan (Jon) Compton
December 21, 2013
May God bless you and keep you in his care, now and in the days to come.
May God comfort you with His peace and strength.
May the love of family and friends sustain you in these difficult days.
Our heartfelt condolences. Our hearts go out to you in your time of grief.
We cannot begin to understand what you must be going through right now, but we send our love, and we promise to pray for your entire family.
Freida Hughston Burden
December 21, 2013
Mr. Bates was a big figure in my early teenage years. May he rest in peace.
Altheaon Henry
December 21, 2013
It is so very sad to know another friend and classmate is no longer with us. I can picture him and my husband now in Heaven chatting and talking about football, etc. He surely will be missed by man friends and his family. May God bless you with His mercy and peace at this very sad time.
Bryan Gaither
December 20, 2013
I'm truly saddened to hear of Donald's passing. My Prayers and thoughts go outto his family.
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