Bryant Bates Obituary
Gwendolyn Colvin.
Although he was missing for 37 years, his official date of death is recorded as June 22, 2004. He
was brought into the care of Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremations on February 6, 2026.
Keith is survived by his daughter, Kimberly; and his sisters, Wheatie Shelby (the late Walter),
Roxanne Walton (the late Oscar), Sylvia Harper (the late Harvis), Tammy Williams (Robert),
Sharon, Amy, and Tamiko; and his brothers, Douglas (Shelia), Dewayne (Juanita), and George
(Caroline).
He was preceded in death by his son, Keith Blackmon, and his brothers, George Whatley Jr.,
Alfred Whatley, and his sister, Connie Bates.
He was loved by many and leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,
aunts, uncles, and friends.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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