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Ellis Eugene Bates, known by most as "Gene," passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025, in Valrico, Florida, at the age of 87. Born on May 5, 1938, in Sarahsville, Ohio, Gene lived a life marked by deep devotion to family, and a love of music and baseball. Eugene was the beloved son of the late...
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