KENNETH S. BATES Jr.

  
Captain K. SCOTT BATES, JR. "Scotty"  
Scotty Bates, Captain US Navy (Retired), a Vietnam Veteran, died on May 4, 2014 at INOVA Alexandria, Virginia Hospital while being treated for B Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He was 70 and had retired from the Navy after more than 29 years of service in 1994. Services with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on September 19, 2014 at 9 a.m. following the service at the Old Post Chapel Ft. Myer, VA. Those attending should plan arriving early as there will be security checks at the gate. Access can be obtained by entering Hatfield Gate on Washington Blvd or Wright Gate off Rt. 110. Scotty was born in Jacksonville, FL on August 5, 1943 to Kenneth S. and Mary Louise Bates, and grew up in Hampton, VA. During his naval aviation career he flew F-8 Crusaders and F-4 Phantoms. He earned the Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal (2), Air Medal (9), Navy Commendation Medal (2), with Combat "V" and several Unit Commendation Medals. Scotty was currently employed at Robbins Gioia, VA as an Executive Consultant and Director of Navy Business Development in Alexandria, VA.Scotty was a member of various professional associations and was a 26-year member of the Army Navy Country Club where he enjoyed his favorite pastime of playing golf.He lived his life to the fullest, enjoying good food, wine, and sharing stories with his family and the friends. Scotty is survived by his loving wife, Debbie (Quidley), and daughter, Kimberly. He is also survived by his brothers Marshall and Keith. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the USS Midway Museum Foundation or the Tail Hook Scholarship Program.