Robert Bates

Bob and his friends would play various sports in our back yards, football, golf, baseball. We were neighbors and our yards connected. Will never forget when our family pet, Bodie, a Great Dane, was lose and Mrs Bates knew it. All the boys started running, out of fear, to the door that Mrs Bates intentionally locked as a joke. Boys started pounding on the door wanting in. Bodie, the big, bad Great Dane was a gentle giant. It was comical watching these big athletes run away from him. Bob was a...

Although we didn't see Bob often, he was always so welcoming and kind when we were visiting. Our hearts are with all of you. We're sending our love and support.

Bobby was a great guy. He was a blast to play golf with and always had a smile on his face.