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1937
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2021
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WILLIAM BATES Obituary
age 83, formerly of Columbus, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1937 in Springfield, IL to the late Dean and Judy Bates. He was a man ahead of his time and worked with computers from the late 1950s. He was also a world traveler, avid reader, patron of the arts, and Indians' fan.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Bates of Columbus, OH, children, Kristen (William Meaden) Bates Aylward and Jill Bates of Austin, TX, grandchildren, Joseph Aylward of Canton, OH and Michael Aylward of Mentor, OH.
Per his wishes, there are no calling hours or services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William's memory to ArtsinStark, 900 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702. The family would like to thank the staff of Bethany Nursing Home and Crossroads Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of William. Arrangements entrusted to the Mark R. Vrabel Funeral Home, North Canton 330-452-4041.
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Tom Serafin
June 5, 2021
I worked for Bill at Higbees. We stayed in touch fir a while after he left. I most remembered getting a post card from him when he was in the Peace Corps in Malawi. When he left there a tribal chief who he had made friends with gave him two goats. He gave those goats to his driver in exchange for a few warm beers on his way to the airport.
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