Wesley Robert Bates

Mr. Wesley "Wes" Robert Bates, 47, of Newnan, formerly of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Emory University Hospital. He was born November 26, 1975, in Carrollton, GA to William Rickey Bates and Sharon Smith Bates.
Wes grew up in Tallapoosa, GA where he was a man of many talents, he was a star quarterback, baseball shortstop/pitcher and played point guard in basketball, but golf quickly became his passion. Wes was a 1994 graduate of Haralson County High School where he played on the high school golf team all four years. He then attended Berry College in Rome. Wes was proud to be a PGA member (Georgia section) elected August 9, 2002, where he was an active member for 21 years. Wes loved golf and had a passion for teaching all ages how to play the game he loved so much. Wes treasured supporting The Adaptive Golf Association and spending his time teaching veterans the game of golf. When Wes was not working or teaching golf, he cherished spending time with his family. He enjoyed summer days by the pool and going to the beach. Wes was a diehard Georgia Bulldogs fan and enjoyed watching his Dawgs play.
The funeral is Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 1:00 o'clock at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263. The visitation is Saturday morning between 11:00 o'clock and 1:00 o'clock prior to the funeral.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com.
Survivors include his wife, Angel Schaar Bates of Newnan; daughter Carlie Bates of Bowdon, GA; son Levi Bates of Bowdon, GA; stepdaughters Madison Strickland (future son-in-law Jacob Atha) and Ava Brooke Strickland of Newnan, GA; and parents Rickey and Sharon Bates of Tallapoosa, GA.
Special thanks to his lifelong friend Charles "Chris" Rampy for championing him along and being by his side for so many years.
McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580