Deacon Anthony-Bates, Sr.-Obituary

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Deacon Anthony C. Bates, Sr.

Apr 25, 1966 - Jan 25, 2025

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Uncle Tony we didn't see you as much as we should have. But the times we did get to see you even as children you always had a hug, a laugh, a smile, and so much love. If everyone had Uncle like you full with so much love for all of your family. You will never be forgotten ❤. Because like you smile of gold and a heart that matched it. This is not goodbye it's see you late. Much love your nieces and nephew. Nickie,...

Mr. Bates you will truly be missed, you were truly a man with a good heart, i enjoyed working with you at Unity Family Services you were a very good supervisor and had love for the clients and they loved you back. You fought a good fight now take your rest in God's arms .

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My Condolences to the entire Bates family.

My prayers and condolences goes out to the bates family, Tony will truly be missed,God bless the family at this time.

Comfort Planter

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I drive for Area 5 special needs transportation and he will be greatly missed.

Obituary

Deacon Anthony's Obituary

John 14:16 I am the way the truth and the light. No man comes to the father except through me. On January 25, 2025, a golden heart stopped beating surrounded by his devoted children, wife, and family as he transitioned to join his Savior. Anthony C. Bates, Sr., 58, was born April 25, 1966, to the...

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