Manchester, Tennessee
1927 - 2016 (Age 88)
Mr. Bates was born on March 7, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Mr. Bates was a resident of Tullahoma, Tennessee at the time of his passing. He was married to Renate. The family will receive friends Wednesday January 13th 2016 from five Oâclock in the evening to eight Oâclock in the evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday January 14th 2016 starting at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers The Bates family is asking that you make a contribution to the Noah Forks Baptist Church in Mr. Bates honor.
Just now learned of Sergeant Bates passing he was also my platoon sergeant in 1962 at Fort Riley Not only was he a leader he was also my mentor Alpha Fire team leader specialist e-4 Joseph Haynes Sergeant Bates will always be part of my memories they broke the mold when they made him
August 10, 2018
So sorry for your loss. What a good long life Lacy enjoyed. Many cannot say the same. She was one of those especially strong. Ps. 90:10
February 15, 2016
May fond memories and loving words comfort your family at this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)
February 08, 2016
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your love one. May loving words comfort your family at this time of sorrow. Isaiah 57:15 and Luke 17:8.
M R
January 25, 2016 | GA
A Soldiers' Soldier
Master Sergeant Lacy Bates
This past week America lost a truly great man. He was a patriot, a leader of men, a soldier's soldier, a quiet man, a brave man, a man with nerves of steel, a man God placed on this earth to serve and protect this great nation and the soldiers under his command.
His name is Master Sergeant Lacy Bates, late of Manchester, TN. I was fortunate to have served In the United States Army with MSGT Bates. He was my platoon sergeant in 1964 and 1965. We...
Jack Christen
January 21, 2016 | Maryville, TN
