Tim Bates

Tim Bates obituary, Pulaski, TN

Tim Bates

Tim Bates Obituary

Published by Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory on Oct. 14, 2012.
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home, 1910 Elkton Pike, Pulaski, Tn. 38478 www.bennettmay.com Tim Bates, of Pulaski, passed away October 14, 2012 at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski He was born on March 5, 1954 in Trenton, Michigan and was 58 old. Tim was a avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He had a passion for volunteering in his community, in our local school systems, and for Giles County High Bobcat Football. His smile, laughter, and handshake will be missed by all. Visitation will be 3:00 until 8:00pm Tuesday, October 16th at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00am Wednesday, October 17th in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Dr. Doug Plumlee and Charles McElroy officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Trent Holt Locker Room Addition at Giles County High School, 200 Sheila Frost Drive, Pulaski, Tn. 38478 He was preceded in death by his, father, Paul J. Bates He is survived by his wife, Leatha Brewer Bates of Pulaski son, Ben Bates of Pulaski mother, Louise Boyd Bates of Lawrenceburg sister, Kimberly Chunn of Smyrna brother, Paul Bates (Brenda) of Columbia brother, Charlie Bates of Franklin mother and father-in-law, Charles and Kitty Brewer of Pulaski brother-in-law, Richie Brewer (Nina) of Pulaski several nieces and nephews also survive. Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Tim Bates. Thanks for your support.

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