Jay Bates Sr.

Your family has my deepest sympathy. May God strengthen you and comfort you.

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy, and may the Peace of GOD that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to all now and forever. Treasure the memories of your love ones in your heart forevermore. Continual prayers in the days, months, and years to come.

Condolences to the Bates family. Jay Boy was a great man and friend. He also was my barber for years. Rest in peace

Sincere thoughts and prayers to the Bates and Mcnabb family,GOD'S got you Kerry Riggins

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mr. J Bates was my barber when I lived in Knoxville. A very respectful person. My sincere sympathy is extended to the family. Willietta Ellis Conner, Selma AL.

My sincere sympathy goes out to the family keeping you all in prayer George Welch

Rest In Peace My Friend ! Respect ! You Was A Amazing Person To Talk to in life .

Sending my sincere deepest condolences to the Bates Family

RIP Jay! You or Sam cut my hair for over 40 years. The last 20 years or more I was part of the Friday afternoon club with Mike Weaver, Harold J and Corey to name a few. We would cut up for hours and as always you held the floor.(lol) You lived your life to the fullest and I will always cherish our talks and friendship. Prayers going up for your wife, children, grandchildren and the entire Bates family.

My condolences to the entire Bates family on the passing of your dear loved one Jay Bates. J- Boy cut my hair my entire adult life and I will truly miss our lively conversations about most everything because Jay had an opinion about everything!! Rest in peace brother!

Praying for peace of the family.

Jay's presence is missed by so many here in Knoxville. Following in the legacy of barbers and hair professionals from the Bates family his craftsmanship was unparalleled. He brought tears of laughter and joy as you sat in his barber's chair trying to be still knowing that he had an opinion on EVERYTHING and did not hold back on carrying on a lively discussion while trimming your hair. Anything from whats happening in the neighborhood to local and national news, not to mention sports, you were not going to leave his shop with "just a haircut". He was more than a barber. Jay, we miss you!

Jay Allen Bates, he would just smile when I called him his full name, Jay was my Barber for 25 years, every second Friday, we all had some good conversations and debates over those 25, Jay have been missed for the last 4 years and will be missed.....(Rest Easy Bro)

Love you Jay, And may God bless you and your family

My condolences to the Bate's on the passing of Jay. Jay use to cut my hair when I was a little boy and I know all his brothers and sisters. Great family and special memories that I will always hold dear to my heart. RIP Jay Bates

Jay, was my barber for 25 years and also my hiking and fishing friend, he was a great person and Jay will be missed, payer for his family and friends.