Photo courtesy of Penzien-Steele Funeral Home - In Bay City
East Tawas formerly of Bay City, Michigan
Sep 11, 1942 – Dec 27, 2016 (Age 74)
James Ervin Bates, Sr. died on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Tawas City, after a brief but brave battle with lung cancer. He was 74. Jim was born in Bay City, September 11, 1942, to the late Edward Sr. and Alice (Chambers) Bates. He spent much of his life there, but also lived in Nevada, Texas,...
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Dallas Van Deusen
January 07, 2017 | East Tawas, MI | Friend
I will miss our many conversations about shared memories of dad. Jim could fix 'anything'. He was truly a gifted handyman - self taught. His heart was as big as Kansas. Thank you especially Jim for sharing your pea shooter with me when I was young.
Pat Gordon
January 05, 2017 | Chesterfield, MI | Sister
So sorry to hear about jim.my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jim Shawl
January 01, 2017 | Bay City, MI
YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED......LOVE YOU
PAULA MILLER
December 28, 2016 | BAY CITY, MI | Family
My Father's battle was short, but intense. We are thankful for everyone associated with his care, Rest now, Dad.....Later
J. Ervin Bates
December 28, 2016 | MASON, MI | Son
