William Billy Bates

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Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home - Ponchatoula

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February 9, 2026

William Bates Obituary

Billy, age 61, went to his heavenly home Monday, February 9, 2026. He was a true outdoorsman his whole life. Billy earned his living crabbing these Louisiana waters, however he could be found fishing and trapping for many other critters. Turtle... Read William Bates's Obituary

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