Mr. WILLIAM H BATES

1929 - 2017

Mr. WILLIAM H BATES obituary, 1929-2017, South Charleston, WV

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tyler Mountain Funeral Home

5233 Rocky Fork Road

Cross Lanes, West Virginia

WILLIAM BATES Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2017.

William Harmon Bates Sr., 88, of South Charleston went home to join his Heavenly Father and loved ones on Oct 8th 2017.



He was the son of the late John Harmon & Mildred Mae Carey Bates.



He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Jeanette Watts Bates; sisters, Beverly Holley, and Barbara Rollins; sons, William H Bates, Jr (Connie), Carey Glen Bates (Mercedes); daughters, Susan T. Fisher (Stanley), Tamijean Bates Morton (John); and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.



He was a much loved Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather, and Great grandfather and will be greatly missed by all. Bill was a Navy Veteran, and was a member of Rock Lake Presbyterian Church.



In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave. SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.



A private graveside service will be held at a later date.



Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, WV 25313 is serving the Bates family.

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October 13, 2017

Victoria Rollins

So sorry for your loss. ❤ You!

October 11, 2017

Kimberly Thomas

Mr. Bates was a fixture on Cove Way when I moved here. My daughter was barely 3 at the time. She is now a Freshman at WVU and has many memories of Mr. Bates kindness to her, as do I. He will certainly be missed on our street. I pray that God will comfort all of his family and friends and give them strength in the coming days. Please know that the household at 1010 sends our sincere and heartfelt condolences and will do anything we can to help if the need should arise.

October 10, 2017

Sharon & Ron Nichol

We are deeply saddened and sending much love to Jeanette and the Bates family. Memories are forever.

October 10, 2017

Kelly Justice

My parents, Rick and I were very sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. We will keep your Mother and your entire family in our thoughts as you go through this difficult time. Please call me if there is anything at all you need! Love, Kelly Justice

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