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Christopher Landis "Chris" Bates
1993 - 2015
Christopher Landis "Chris" Bates
1993 - 2015
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Christopher Bates Obituary
This obituary was originally published in The Index-Journal (Greenwood, SC).
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Richard Moore
November 20, 2015
Donna and Steve, Sometimes there are no words sufficient to express the sadness and sorrow of such a time. Know that you are in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your (and the world's) loss.
Lisa Dawkins
November 5, 2015
I didn't know Chris personally but I've heard good things about him. My son went to the College of Charleston with him. They worked out together, had classes together,and worked on projects together. My son thought a lot of him. He lost a good friend that day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you the strength to get through this rough time.
Margaret Warner
October 31, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are offered and you are in our thoughts.
With love, Bob & Marce Warner
October 31, 2015
My sincere condolences for your loss.PSALM 5:1&2.
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Salette & Danny Austin
October 30, 2015
Our hearts go out to you. Chris was a wonderful and caring young man. He was a breath of fresh air, like sunshine entering a room with that smile he wore! It was an honor to have known Chris.
Noelle Zeiner-Carmichael
October 27, 2015
Dear Bates family,
Chris was a student in my Latin class last spring. He was a wonderful student and stood out among his peers--sharp, sincere, hard-working. But mostly I remember what a polite, truly kind individual he was, both inside the classroom and in his emails and conversations with me. I wanted you to know that even though I had the pleasure of having him in my classroom for only one semester, he made an impression. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I am so very sorry.
Kathy Johnston
October 27, 2015
Dear Donna and family,Susan Wise Turner told me about Chris. I am so sorry. I will be remembering you and your family in prayer during the coming days and months.May God comfort all of you during this time.
Kathy Price Johnston - GHS Class of 1973
October 27, 2015
dearest Donna, Sending love to you.. and Steve
Barbara Lyles-Anderson
October 26, 2015
Dear Donna, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. From what I have read, he was a remarkable young man in every way. I cannot imagine your grief but I did want to reach out to let you know that I am keeping you in my prayers asking for God to wrap you in His arms and give you His unfailing love and strength as you face the difficult time ahead in bearing what has to be the worst loss that any parent could imagine.
Michelle Chadwick Dean
October 26, 2015
Chris will be forever remembered as a kind and gentle soul, that aided those whom were unlaughable, always siding with all of God's creation. Chris, the blessings that the Creator hath bestowed upon thee did not go unused. Thank you for all you ever were to human-kind......
Carol Chanona
October 26, 2015
To the Bates Family, I'm at a loss for words, my son attends College of Charleston and rides his bicycle on that same street. My heart felt pain. With God's love, I hope he brings your family peace and comfort during this time of bereavement.
Bebe Verdery
October 25, 2015
Steve and Donna,
We were just told of your loss by John R. Though many years have passed since we have seen each other, please know that you have our deepest condolences and will be thinking of you in the coming months. He sounds like he contributed much to the people around him and was well loved. Our best to you and your family in this time of sorrow. love, Bebe & Deb
P D James
October 25, 2015
Donna, I am so deeply saddened by your loss. Know that you, Steve and Justin are in my prayers. May the Father hold you and wrap His arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
George & Debbie Wham
October 25, 2015
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your son. We lost our son last November. He was twenty five. Only a parent who has lost a child knows that pain. We are praying for you.
Luke and Susan Haymond
October 25, 2015
We are so incredibly sorry to hear about Chris. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Edna Brown
October 25, 2015
Ms. Donna , Justin you and your family have my deepest sympathy during this time I know that there is no words to say how I am feeling at this time , but please know that I am praying for your strength and keeping you and your family in prayer and in my heart. With Deepest Sympathy Mrs. Edna Brown
John Gehringer
October 25, 2015
Chris always had a smile on his face. He was a wonderful man with a true love and caring attitude toward all those around him. He will always be a source of inspiration to those who had the privilege of knowing him.
October 25, 2015
Praying that God will give you and your family grace and strenght in your time of such a great lost. Mr. Larry Thorne Sr. and family.
Mel Maurer
October 25, 2015
No family should have to endure the pain from loss of a bright young man. My thoughts are with you. you will always have the wonferful memories of this wonderful son.
Tom Wallace
October 25, 2015
Chris caught for me back when I coached Little League. One time a coach from a team we'd never played before asked to speak to me about "that catcher of yours." He told me he had never seen such a high level of sportsmanship demonstrated from a kid CB's age. When one of his younger players struck out, CB told him that trying to hit the older pitchers took time and he would be able to hit them eventually. He told several players what great hits or plays they made. According to the coach, CB had a word of encouragement for every one of his players. I was proud of CB, but I was not surprised. That was CB being CB. I will never forget that conversation and I will always be grateful to CB. He taught me something that day.
Laurie Loughran Schwarz
October 25, 2015
Though I never had the pleasure to meet your talented and well loved son, please be comforted by knowing that complete strangers are praying for you and Chris's entire family and friends. May God rest his hands on your shoulders and give you all the strength He has to help you during this tragic loss. My sincerest condolences.
Cindy and Dan Griffin
October 24, 2015
Donna, Steve, and Justin, we were so so sorry to hear about your tragic loss of such a fine son and brother. There are no words! May our Father give you comfort and strength now and in all the days ahead. You are in our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Cindy Griffin
Janice Tucker
October 24, 2015
Words cannot express what I am feeling now. The only thing that gives me peace is knowing that I will see him again. Chris touched everyone he met with his love of life and uplifting attitude. My prayers are with the Bates family. You will forever be remembered.
Love,
Your 2nd mom
Ellen Quaas
October 24, 2015
I met your son while visiting my daughter at the college of Charleston. Truly a nice young man, I am profoundly sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family at this time of need.
Ellen & Meikel Quaas
Margarita Martin
October 24, 2015
Donna and Steve, my thoughts are always with you these days. I wish you comfort in knowing that you raised such a beautiful human being whose loving spirit has touched so many. Take care, my friends. I love you and am here for you if you need me.
Carrie Cowan
October 24, 2015
Mr and Mrs Bates I do not know you personally. Yet I am very familiar, with your pain. My son was twenty seven. As,I have learned. God will leave you alone. You will cry until, you are cried Out.I promise, the love,grace and mercy of God you will get through this.Stay in your faith.
Mrs.Carrie Cowan (Greenwood)
Donna Smith
October 24, 2015
Praying for you and your family for God's peace and comfort. I love you all so very much. Praying that the
comfort of knowing that he is with his Lord and Savior bring you peace.
With all my love, Donna
October 24, 2015
Lucky for me I did get to meet Chris when their apartment burned. He has always taken care of J.R. I thought of him as his guardian angel and will always. My son was so lucky to have Chris as a friend. We are so sorry!Mary Jane Smith Poole
October 24, 2015
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Chris. He was a wonderful young man and a great student in my Anatomy & Physiology class at A.C. Flora High School. I remember fondly taking him to the USC Medical School because he wanted to be a physician. You have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you in my prayers.
Patricia L. Swinton (Columbia, SC)
Ron
October 24, 2015
Very sorry to hear of the loss of you loved one Please find the much needed comfort during this extremely difficult time by reading Eccl. 9:6,10 in the Bible
Jane Eason
October 24, 2015
Donna and Steve, thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Stephen Milligan
October 23, 2015
You and your family are in my thoughts. Take care of yourselves at this difficult time.
Susan Corbett
October 23, 2015
May the light he brought into your lives never be diminished.
Brad Stratton
October 23, 2015
Chris was a wonderful person; always so kind and considerate. One of our favorite family memories is of a Brockman Elementary birthday party. When Chris had to leave early for a baseball game, all the kids decided to just move the party to the park so they could stay together and watch him play. Everyone loved Chris.
Ann Ulmer
October 23, 2015
My son, Matthew, graduated with Chris, and I was the Registrar at Flora. We both remember Chris as a very nice, personable young man. Matthew said that Chris was often in the training room when he went in to be taped for football. We both send our condolences, and will keep your family in our prayers. Ann Ulmer (Columbia, SC)
Christine Prioleau
October 23, 2015
Chris was a darling boy and I'm very lucky to have known him during our boys elementary days. The boys had so much fun together running / riding through the neighborhood and this is a nice memory to cling to. I'm so very sorry.
Susan McCoy
October 23, 2015
My son's both knew Chris through baseball in Greenville. We are so sorry for your loss.
Susan McCoy
Greenville SC
Lauren Fludd
October 23, 2015
Our prayers and deepest condolences are with you all.
Peggy Cwiakala
October 23, 2015
Please know that we are with you in prayer.
Dorothy Edgerton
October 23, 2015
My son Walker was at Harmony with Chris and also at Brockman. While three years older than Walker, Chris was always genuinely kind and generous with his time and his smile. He was such a bright light in this world. Our deepest condolences.
October 23, 2015
May you find comfort from God
Debbie McDonald
October 23, 2015
Mr. Bates my heart and prayers goes out to and your family at this time of your sorrow.
Ms. Debbie McDonald
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