Emory Lee Bates

Tell your own story about Emory

Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.

How you can show support

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Sanchez Funeral Home

Posted an obituary

February 27, 2026

Emory Bates Obituary

Rio Grande City - Emory Lee Bates, age, 57, died Friday, February 27, 2026, at his residence in Rio Grande City, TX. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Sanchez Funeral Home in Rio Grande City, TX. Read Emory Bates's Obituary