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James Bates Obituary

BATES, James S., 63, of Richmond, departed this life November 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred W. Bates Jr. and Ida Woodard Bates; sister, Alfreda Bates; and brother, Christopher Bates. Surviving are his sister, Ida B. Witherspoon (Ronald Sr.); three brothers, Alfred Bates III (Pamela) of Suffolk, Charles Bates (Vanessa) of Marysville, Ohio and Richard Bates (Faye); daughter, Jametra Copeland of Norfolk; two aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday, November 14. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, November 15 at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Online guestbook at scottsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 9 to Nov. 13, 2021.

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