May God bless you and your...
Uncle William, love you and miss you birthday twin.
Akietaa Myles
May 10, 2023 | Taylor, MI | Family
Sagianw, Michigan
Willie Earl Bates was born September 17, 1950 to Robert Lee and Elizabeth Bates in Detroit, Michigan. On Monday, May 16, 2016 God was strolling through His flower garden. He saw a handsome, fully bloomed flower, Mr. Willie Earl Bates, whom He took home to take his rest at the age of 65...
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Akietaa Myles
May 10, 2023 | Taylor, MI | Family
I am thankful to God I was blessed with the privilege of servicing as your Class Leader at Bethel AME Church.
Alberta Pruitt
May 10, 2021 | Saginaw, MI | Friend
My very deepest condolences to the Bates family. May you find peace in this time of loss.
M Rundell
May 26, 2016
Orlando Jones
May 25, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
Uncle William, I never heard you complain, even when you we're in pain...Grandma Ruby would say William what's wrong??? And you would always say "Imma Be Alright!" Uncle you fought your entire life, things we take for granted were sometimes a struggle for you at times, but you got up everyday got dressed and fought your fight. I will always have nothing but love and respect for you, Always and Forever!! I have watched you do things able men said they can't do. I'm going to miss us talking on...
Akietaa Myles
May 25, 2016 | Taylor, MI
My deepest condolences to the Bates family. Mr Bates was a very kind sweet spirit, so glad I had the pleasure to know him.
Keeping the family in prayer.
Val Johnson
May 25, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
Sending Blessing to the family, praying for strength at this time to carry you all through.
Deanna Ellis
May 25, 2016 | Plano, TX
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was always so kind to me whenever I visited Bethel with my mom. Rest in peace.
Patricia Qualls
May 23, 2016 | Dallas, TX
RIP Mr.Bates
Cathy Wilson
May 20, 2016 | Minneapolis, MN