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Willard Bates

Gastonia, North Carolina

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GASTONIA - Willard Timothy "Tim" Bates, 65, of Bryant Cole Way, died Sept. 10, 2012, at his residence. Tim was born April 15, 1947, in Gaston County, son of Reba Arnea Denton Bates of Cherryville and the late Willard Tyce Bates. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Sandy...

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I know our old friend Tim will be missed so very much by his family and his many many friends...But I believe that his vibrant and unique personality will live on as we remember him and share our memories with each other. Tim was a good, loyal, caring man who thoroughly enjoyed his life!

We were so shocked to hear of Tim's passing. He was blessed with a kind heart and a dry wit. He will be missed by those who loved him. Our kind wishes and prayers go out to his family and friends. Find solace in remembering the good times.

Tim will be Missed, he had a good heart, and was a Great person that Loved his family with All of his Heart. You all will be in my prayers.

Geraldine Kroell ?

I was so sorry to hear about Tim's passing. May God comfort you during this time. My prayers are with all of you.

You will be missed my friend but I'll see you again. May God bless all the family during this sad time.

My love and prayers are with all of you at this time. I will always remeber Tim's smiling face every time I saw him. I will also remember his strong love of family. Our love, Randy,Donna Frady,Tyler,Ashley Frady, Tiffany,Scott,Jackson,Bailee and Emma Kate Roper

I am so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. My heart is with you all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this very hard time. He always was a unique indiviual at work, and always had his own thoughts in and around the assessor's office. Tim always kept us on our toe's, he will be missed. Although he just retired 4 months ago this place just hasnt been the same with out TIM around. May he "rest in peace".

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Tim. Rest in peace and know how much you were loved. Love Carolyn Bates