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Samuel L. "Sammy Todd" Bates

Samuel L. "Sammy Todd" Bates obituary, Heflin, AL

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Samuel Bates Obituary

Funeral service for Samuel L. Bates "Sammy Todd" 74, will be Saturday, May 27 at 2 pm at the Heflin Rec Center with Rev. Stacey Hill, officiating. Interment will follow in Heflin Memorial Garden. Mr. Bates passed away on May 19, 2023. Mr. Bates' remains will arrive at the Center two hours prior to his service. Mr. Bates was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife: Rita Bates; his children: Virginia (Ray) Smith, Corey (Brandy) Bates, Samuel M. Bates, Antwan (Toniesha) Estelle, Toddrekius (La'Tesa) Bates, Tamesha (Nick) Bates, Shaneka (Ali) Chapman and Cavin Bates; siblings: Jimmy (Debra) Bates, Kenneth (Renee) Hill, Helen Ervin and Tammy (Gilbert) Lockett; 17 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Anniston Funeral Service Jeffrey C. Williams 2562360319

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Published by The Anniston Star on May 26, 2023.

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Nigeria Parker

May 28, 2023

Prayers for strength in this difficult time

Marie Rhoden

May 27, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sammy was a great friend to my husband. My prayers are with the family. Blessing to all of you.

Sonny martin

May 26, 2023

Sammy was my friend and brother in Christ. Praying for Rita and the family. Till we meet again.

David Cochran

May 26, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about Samuel passing. Prayers and condolences to everyone Friends and family. I've known Sammy for a very long time, & definitely considered Sammy a very good friend. R.I.P. Samuel. You will definitely be very missed. R.I.P my Dear friend.

Brenda Ervin

May 26, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dennis and Rhonda Green

May 25, 2023

So sorry for your loss prayers for y´all

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