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Robert John Bates Jr.
1955 - 2012
Robert John Bates Jr.
1955 - 2012
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BORN
1955
DIED
2012
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Charles Wright
October 27, 2012
Charlotte, I found the obituary to "Johnny" while searching online for family. Not only was he my cousin but also one of my first childhood friends. I am deeply saddened to read that he has passed away but I rejoice in knowing the strong faith you have in Christ and the hope that we all share in the promise of eternity together with Him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family, and in the spirit and truth of Romans 8:28, I'm thankful to have found you again.
mike gifford
September 30, 2012
john,
you will be deeply missed, I have enjoyed working with you, and thanks for giving me a job, when I needed one bad.I still can't believe you are gone.I know you are in Heaven with the angels now looking over you. You will never be forgotten,and please watch over us all..
mike gifford and wife sharron
Diane Daly
September 30, 2012
Dear Charlotte & family,
I am so sorry to hear of R.J.'s passing. May our Lord fill you with His miraculous peace now & in the days to come. My prayers & love are with you.
gwen beadles
September 29, 2012
Charlotte- I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.All the tears you have shed are before the Lord and I know he will send peace.
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Rich & Belinda Billings
September 29, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Our prayers are with your family.
Rich and Belinda Billings
Danny Fleming
September 29, 2012
Sorry for the loss of a very close family member. I've known John a long time and He will surely be missed by all!!! ALL my Prayers and Heart go out to your family!!!
Phil Moore
September 29, 2012
I was proud to know John he was a good man. My heart goes out to you and your family. Phil Moore and family.
Kathy Smith
September 28, 2012
Dear Debbie, Charlotte, & James, My heart hurts so for your loss. Johnny was loved by many. He is at peace now & with the Lord.I will always remember the good times we shared so long ago. My prayers & love is with you all.
Lea Ann Stevens
September 28, 2012
Donna, Prayers to your family in this sudden loss of John. He was a great man & he will be missed by many. May God lift your family up!
Christine Shattuc
September 28, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the entire Bates family. John was a true gentleman, and a pleasure to work with. I am so sorry for your loss.
Annette Mallard
September 28, 2012
Donna- My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I know the Lord will take care of John until you meet again in eternity.
Much love and with deepest sympathy-
Annette Mallard
September 28, 2012
Donna and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person, a loving son, husband, father, grandpa. He will be missed by many. Please know I am a phone call away! I send my love!
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sorrow,
Irene
September 28, 2012
Dear Ms Charlotte, you already know how our hearts are hurting for you and your family at this time. Remembering you always in prayer and supplication before our Lord. Love you, Louis, Sheila and Carson
Bryan Bates
September 28, 2012
Prayers and thoughts to your family, Johnny was a loving son, husband and father. He will be forever in my heart. God speed
Love,
Bryan and Denise Bates
Cindy Kuntz
September 28, 2012
Donna, I am so sorry John has past away, please know I will be praying for you and the family to accept his untimely passing. He was a special neighbor to me and the boys, we do have alot of fond memories and will miss him greatly. My heart goes out to you. Cindy
September 27, 2012
Dear Charlotte, I'm praying that our Lord, who loves you do dearly, will speak blessings and comfort to your heart.
Dee Clem (Phoenix, AZ)
Glenn Hautly
September 27, 2012
Dear Charlotte,
May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you.
My heart goes out to you for I do not want to even emagine how I would feel. I love you, Glenn Hautly
Hugo Uscanga
September 27, 2012
Dear Donna, my condolences to you and your family, a great man has left us. Dear John, Thank you for your friendship, rest in peace and good friend, will meet again.
God bless you.
Houston Modular installation
September 27, 2012
Donna our hearts go out to you and your family John was a good man and he will truly be missed. May the lord guide you through your time of need.God bless
Brian Rayburn
September 27, 2012
Charlotte, your family at New Heights Church is praying for you and the entire family during this time as you grieve the loss of John. You are loved and in our prayers. Pastor
Pat Henin
September 27, 2012
Donna,
May the Lord comfort you and give you the strength, John was a great man so full of joy and happiness. I will always each time I came to vist he would always tell me a funny story and made me laught. He will be so missed.
Bless all of you and your family.
Julie Benson
September 27, 2012
Dearest Charlotte and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved son. The unexpected loss of a loved one is never easy; especially if that special someone is your child. I know that Robert is a child of God as well. Your faithful loving care of him, even through the end, was a special gift to your son. I pray that God comfort you and your family during this time. God is standing with you all in His loving care because of the special gift of His son. God Bless You BIG!!!
Martha McDonald
September 27, 2012
Charlotte my heart is saddened by your loss, but know the Future holds a reunion. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you. Psalm 29:11
Christie Obrien
September 26, 2012
To all the family I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. He was a real trooper and a good man. May God Bless all of you. I will miss him too.
Mike Urash,John Bates,James Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
My Brother's Team!
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates and Donna Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
Mike Urash,John Bates,James Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates & RJ Bates III
James Bates
September 26, 2012
Family and friends
James Bates
September 26, 2012
James Bates
September 26, 2012
"Most assuredly,I say to you,he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life,and shall not come into judgement,but has passed from death into life."
John 5:16
Donna,
May the Lord lift you up and give you strength in this time of loss! I'm gonna miss my brother something terrible and I will cherish the memories we shared for all my life here on this earth!
John Bates on left
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
James & John Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates far right
James Bates
September 26, 2012
Gameday-John Bates,RJ Bates III,Shawna Nimmocks
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
Donna & John Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates holding RJ Bates III
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John & Donna Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates,RJ Bates III,Shawna Nimmocks,Vanessa Wheeler,RJ "Buddy" Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates & Donna Bates
James Bates
September 26, 2012
John Bates,Donna Bates & RJ Bates III
James Bates
September 26, 2012
Frances Murphy
September 26, 2012
Our hearts and prayers goes out to ur family during thistime of ur loss sorry Donna Kay we love u and miss u but my mom Bobbie Grimes Hardy cant come she not to good herself and my son in football but were thinking bout u
Vanessa Wheeler
September 26, 2012
We will miss you Uncle Johnny, but our hearts are comforted to know you are in Heaven with both your Fathers! I love you.
September 26, 2012
Dear Charlotte, James and Family. Our hearts are grieved with yours in the loss of Robert. It is only in times like these that we surrender our hearts to the God we so love. Praying for your peace and joy that surpasses understanding. May God give you tears that bring healing and memories that make you smile. Pastor Tom and Charlotte
Debbie Williams
September 26, 2012
Charlotte-Words cannot express the loss of your son John-We have the promise we will see our love ones again and in heaven and that will be for eternity until then i Pray the Lord Peace rain over you and the family.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Matthew 5:4
Van & Shirley Laurents
September 26, 2012
Our prayers are with you and may the Lord comfort you: I, even I, am HE that comforts you: And I have put MY words in your mouth and I have covered you in the shadow of MINE hand. Isaiah 51:12, 16.
Chuck Pierce
September 26, 2012
Charlotte, I was so sorry to hear this. As usual, I looked for you, foundation couple of the girls and they shared the tragedy. May The Lord touch you today. Praying for you. I will call when I return from Emgland.psalm 30.
Terry Withers
September 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. John was always kind to me and taught me a lot about respect and how to treat people. Blessings and Peace to the Bates Family
September 25, 2012
John Clinton Wheeler
Gina Laza
September 25, 2012
I love u very much, Momma. At a time when you should be leaning on others, your strength is a shining example to me and everyone around us. Thank you. I'm still praying for peace over your family. Love you.
September 25, 2012
Charlotte, our dear friend, we know what pain you must be feeling. May God hold you in his arms right now and comfort you. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family, and our heartfelt, earnest prayer goes out to you. We love you so much, Vicki, Tracy, Donna, Mary Lou, Art, and the rest of the the United in Faith sunday school class. May God bless all of you with His tender mercies.
Andrew Sellars
September 25, 2012
Charlotte,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. May God fill you with His strength and comfort. I pray that many hearts will be touched and come closer to God and Jesus.
Judy Clover
September 25, 2012
Charlotte, I am so saddened at this news of the loss of your son. I have been praying for you and your family since I heard. Praying for blessings of peace and comfort to you and your family during this most difficult time. May the Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you. And be gracious to you: The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace. Love you much my friend.
Robert Kagumba
September 25, 2012
I believe the Love and respect in Miss Bates is what you both share. The dedication to Jesus is what i see in you. You will be missed.
Apostle Robert E. Kagumba
September 25, 2012
our love and prayers are with the Bates family during this time. You are loved always. Pastor Pat Allen and Prayer Shield Ministries. Psalms 30:5 Weeping my endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Reba Perkins
September 25, 2012
Dear Charlotte,
My heart hurts for you and your family. I cannot imagine the pain that you are experiencing, but I know Father is near to you. You will be in our prayers. Love, Reba and Robert
Gayla Robbins
September 25, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
You and your family are in my prayers.
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