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David Bates Obituary
Glenville, NC
David Mayfield Bates, 65, died June 28, 2011 following a horrific accident. He was born 6/19/46 in Greenville, SC, attended Wade Hampton High School, Wofford, and USC School of Public Administration.
He is survived by wife, Brenda Kilpatrick Bates. Before retirement, he was the former City Administrator of the City of Mauldin, SC. Since retiring he became very active in conservation issues. He made many wonderful friends who shared his love of God's creation.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Friends of Panthertown; PO Box 51; Cashiers, NC 28717 or www.panthertown.org.
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Sydney Taylor
July 11, 2011
I am another Timmons across the street on Ashford Avenue. I remember David and his Mom and Dad and was struck how much David looked like his Dad in the photo. Have read the wonderful tributes in the Cashiers paper and am filled with admiration. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tracy Hardaway
July 8, 2011
Brenda,
We were saddened to hear of David's death. Our family (Bill and Connie Timmons and eight children) lived accross the street from the Bate's on Ashford Avenue.
We also were in Forrester Woods until 2008. My sister, Dru James and her husband Ennis have a house at Cashiers. They are members of Friends of Panthertown. We have great memories of David and spent many enjoyable hours on the trail in Mauldin near Forrester Woods named in his honor.
He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charles and Tracy Hardaway 864-640-2655
Sylvia Ford
July 6, 2011
Brenda,
Don and I were so shocked to hear of David's death. Please let us know how we can contact you. ([email protected])
Don and Sylvia Ford
Mary Sebald
July 6, 2011
I'm so glad you were a part of my family. You will be missed. Love you always....Mary and Mike
July 5, 2011
I worked with David as the first Finance Officer of the City of Mauldin and enjoyed knowing him and his wonderful sense of humor. I loved hearing how he would go out with some of the guys and each Mexican at lunch. He piled on so may peppers that his face turned red and sweat poured off him. He was a great guy. Jo Ellen (Passmore) Kerns
Dennis Waldrop
July 3, 2011
My sympathy and condolences go out to David's family and friends. His life was a blessing to all of us who knew him.
May God bless you and comfort you during your time of grief for your loss.
Geneva Lawrence
July 2, 2011
Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
DOMINIC MISH
July 2, 2011
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DAVID IN PARADISE. ALSO MAY GOD GIVE COMFORT TO YOUR WIFE BRENDA DURING THIS TIME OF SADNESS..
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO LIVES YOU TOUCHED. GOD BLESS YOU, DAVID AND BRENDA.
FORMER CITY OF MAULDIN FINANCE EMPLOYEE
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