Ray Bates

I,remember the last thing that my dad told me,(I love you and I will see you later.)My dad was one not to tell you he loved you even know you knew he did,and that ment more to me than anything in this world.Let me tell you a couple of stories about my dad,he loved playing pool,and he came to my house to play with me,and he told me,he was going to school me in the game,and so I let him win to make him happy,but back in the day he would of kicked my butt,hands down.He was a good man and he...

My grandpa always told me never to forget who I was and where I came from....and growing up as a neighbor next door to the Bates family and having some strong roots with them....proved that what grandpa had said was true...Years later.I would see Ray in the grocery or around town in Hamilton and he never forgot to remind me of some sort of story of my childhood days that will always be near and dear to me...So glad that the good Lord brought our paths together again just a few short months...

We are sorry for your loss, Ray was a true character and always good for a story or a laugh. Rest in Peace.

to all the family sorry for your loss ray was a great friend and a hoot to be around . he had a long and wonderful life

To all the Bates family,you are in my thoughts and prayers.