John A. Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John A. Bates (Jemison, Alabama), born in Bessemer, Alabama, who passed away on November 18, 2018, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John A. Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Margaret S. Bates; and his brother Charles R. Bates. He is survived by: his wife Gloria Bates; his children, Mitchell Bates (Joan), Betty Kimbrel (Dwight), Diane Humphries (B. J.) and Denise Garner (Mark); and his grandchildren, Landra Carlin, Ryan Champion (Katie), Brad Monts (Amanda), Andrea West (David), Lauren Kimbrel, Brandon Garner (Maggie), Tony Phelps (Kristy), Matt Phelps (Jennifer), Olen Humphries, Cole Garner and Jessie Humphries.
