Lawrence Frank Bates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lawrence Frank Bates (Birmingham, Alabama), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lawrence left this world on February 19, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lawrence Frank Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wallace Bates and Edith G. Ford; his stepfather Earl Ford; and his son-in-law Ron Blair. He is survived by: his wife Diane Bates; his daughters, Kathy Noah (Jay) and Elizabeth Blair; and his grandchildren, Kaitlin Tillman (Joshua), Shelby Johnson (Colby), Desyiny Blair, Allyn Blair, Jessica Rivers (Victor), Asdhton Smith (Jimmy) and Bethany Alexander (Charles).
