Charles Lyman Bates Sr.

I'm so sorry; sending many prayers.

My husband, Kurt, and I were vacationing on Hilton Head Island in 1967. Kurt had just gotten his architectural registration and a mutual friend convinced him to interview with Charlie. We also took a leap of faith when we moved to Hilton Head two weeks later and Kurt began his four year tenure with Charlie. What a warm reception we received from Charlie and Jean! You children probably don't remember us but Kurt would come home every night from work with a story about what one of you had done that day. Kurt passed away in 2016 but I am sure he would join me in fond memories of Charlie.

Happy we had the opportunity to meet Charles prior to Bates and Emilys Wedding! He truly was a remarkable and talented person. Sending our condolences and love to the entire Bates Family hold tight to all your memories. Love lasts forever. Love Mark and Nancy Poeppelman

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie Bates. I played many rounds of golf with him at Legends Oaks in Summerville. We always played together and shared a cart because we were long time South Carolinians. I can't tell you how many times we rode up the fairway, and Charlie would say, "I thought I hit it further than that!?" But, there was one day when he birdied all the par 3s! He was proud of that! I miss those days! I told him, I hope I'm out here playing golf when I'm your age! I'm not! My sincere condolences to the family. I hope I will meet you at Charlie's memorial.