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Chris Bates

1939 - 2016

Chris Bates obituary, 1939-2016, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1939

DIED

2016

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Dennis Funeral Home - New Orleans

1812 Louisiana Ave

New Orleans, Louisiana

Chris Bates Obituary

CHRIS "BUBBA" BATES, a resident of Kenner, LA and a native of Liberty, MS, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the age of 77. Son of Dorothy Price Bates. Leaving precious memories to his wife Mae L. Bates, children Patsy Sanders (Gregory), Fredda Denis (Mark), Rorreckee A. Bates (Nakia) and Christopher Bates (Lori), sisters Betty Tucker and Gladys Greer, a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Rising Star Baptist Church, 1350 S. Laurel St., Metairie, LA with Visitation 9:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. Service, Interment New Zion Cemetery, 5699 Bennett Rd., off Hwy. 5-84 Osyaka, MS. Services entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home (504) 899-8252. Visit us at: www.dennismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2016.

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Steve

December 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Bates family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1Peter 5:6-7

Tesha White-Thorne

December 2, 2016

I'm at a lost for words this morning. Mrs Bates, my prayers are with you and your family. Ochsner has lost a true Gem with the lost of Mr Bates. I will miss him coming in just to give me a hard time. And I will also miss my hugs from you Mrs Bates. Just know he is in a better place and one day, we will meet again.

Charles and Ernestine Thompson Torrence

December 1, 2016

We're sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.

Marvin Collins

December 1, 2016

The Bates family have my condolences from Marvin Collins and family from Shrewsbury Louisiana old classmates and schoolmates of Patsy,Fredda,and Chris, may God continue to be with you all

December 1, 2016

Your father was one of the nicest people I know and I know that he was a great dad too. You have my deepest sympathy on your loss.

Fahamu,Logan,& Tory

A. Breedlove

November 30, 2016

To the family and friends of Mr. Bates, I am so very sorry for your loss. Though I did not know him personally, I was touched by the warm remembrance's of those who knew him well. I pray that the "God of all comfort" be with you all and sustain you through your grief. - 2 Cor. 1:3

James Williams,sr.

November 30, 2016

Praying For The Bates Family!God is There For Your Family!

Alton Houston

November 30, 2016

To the Bates family we love you Bubba but God love you best from Betty Houston family

Red, Randi, Ryan & Tony Rachel

November 30, 2016

To the Bates Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fredda, Mark & Tre'

Bubba will be greatly missed. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to see him during the 4th of July Holiday. I will never forget his lively personality during the days we all spent together at Eagle Lake after Hurricane Katrina. Bubba had jokes!

May All your hearts and souls find peace and comfort.

To my extended family much love & peace always RED!

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Sent Flowers

November 30, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and comfort you and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and make you firm. 2Thess 2:16,17

Darrnell phillips

November 30, 2016

What a good man he was
Always joking with the fellas
Under the tree in Shrewsbury

Darrnell phillips

November 30, 2016

Sorry for your loss
He was good person
An sit with the fellas laughing and talking

Dorothy Seals

November 29, 2016

My prayer is with the Bates family. God will wipe away all your tears and sorrow.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Rising Star Baptist Church

1350 S. Laurel St, Metairie, LA

Dec

1

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Rising Star Baptist Church

1350 S. Laurel St, Metairie, LA

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1812 Louisiana Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

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