Eg Bates

Eg Bates obituary, Lemoore, CA

Eg Bates

Eg Bates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel - Lemoore on Nov. 19, 2025.

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EG Bates went to dwell in the house of the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2024. EG was born on February 28, 1934, to Adam and Lois Bates in Elba, Arkansas. The family moved to Armona when EG was 7 years old. He was a graduate of Lemoore High School, graduating in 1953. Reba Parker and EG were married on August 30, 1953. He worked for the City of Lemoore for almost 40 years, retiring from the city as Public Works Superintendent of Utilities.
EG is survived by his wife, Reba of almost 71 years. They have three children, Kathy Polcik, Diana Foley (husband Steve), and Scott Bates, also honorary daughter, Virginia Lowe. His grandchildren are Heather Polcik, Amy Marks (husband Levi). Katie Ramos (husband Nate), and Joel Foley (wife Suzy) and Jon Foley (wife Jen). There are 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service at South Valley Church Lemoore will be held on Friday May 31st, 2024 at 1:00 P.M.

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