Louis Aaron Bates

Louis Aaron Bates obituary, Shelby, NC

Louis Aaron Bates

Louis Bates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel Inc. - Gaffney on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Gaffney – Louis Aaron Bates age 64 of 1018 N. Granard Street, Gaffney, SC., transitioned from this life on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.
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