Calera, Alabama
age 63 of Irondale, AL passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. Wayne proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Military Photographer in Vietnam and received many badges for his service including the Vietnam Service Medal and Marksman Qualification Badge and others....
Read MoreLarry Wayne Bates was a "REALFRIEND" He would call you and say HI or just ask, "how ya doing" ? He always checked in and he cared about his Facebook friends and Classmates Friends and he was always upbeat and could get you to laughing. Friends Like Wayne bates are Few and Far between. I still miss his calls but he's in a better place now and not in pain.
Lyndel Revelle
July 13, 2023 | Friend
It is coming up on 4 years since Larry Wayne Bates (A REAL GOOD FRIEND OF MINE) passed away. Larry Wayne is the kind of Great guy that crosses your path once in a lifetime and leaves the Best Memories. His talks and True Friendship meant so much to me. His Calls were Geat and always Brightened My Day. He was a Encourager and that had a HEART OF GOLD for EVERYBODY. I'd love to have one more conversation with him but that's not possible. I still have a Army picture that he E-Mailed me. Someday...
Mr. Lyndel Revelle
July 13, 2021 | Other
I Salute Your Service to our Country Wayne
3 years ago my Good Friend Larry Wayne Bates left this earth and went to his Heavenly reward. I still think of him, his name runs across my mind every now and then and I remember the great talks we had and his caring loving Heart. I wish he could have stayed longer here but it was his turn to go home. I still miss Wayne a bunch because Friends like him come around once in a lifetime and you could tell his love for his fellow man. I am GLAD I got to know him and I wish I could've met him in...
Lyndel Revelle
July 15, 2020 | Bloomfield, MO | Friend
I will miss our conversations, you music and your my sweet friend. Sing with the angels Wayne, much love, your friend Marcia
July 28, 2017
A man of class has passed touching many as he walked. Blessed to have met you at Classmates.
Marcus Bryant
July 28, 2017 | Los Angeles, CA
A true human has returned unto our Father's house. Rest Until my friend.
Marcus Bryant
July 28, 2017 | Los Angeles, CA
I am very saddened at Wayne's death. He was a loyal and true friend to me. I will miss him dearly. He will fly with the Angels now.
Mylissa Anderson
July 27, 2017
I became acquainted with Wayne back about 10 or 12 years ago on Classmates. WE got to know each other well and I had a number of great phone conversations over the years. He was a "REAL FRIEND" and "ALWAYS glad to hear from me. I am VERY SAD to lose a GOOD FRIEND like Wayne. I know he hurts no more and I treasure his FRIENDSHIP over the years. You always made my day when we talked Wayne. I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY My FRIEND.Thanks for making my life brighter.
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Lyndel Revelle
July 25, 2017 | Bloomfield, MO
So sad,Love you brother.Wayne Richards.
July 24, 2017