Robert Perry Bates Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Perry Bates (Paris, Arkansas), who passed away on December 14, 2022 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his father Perry Bates; and his siblings, Leonard Bates, Glen Bates and Mary Finney. He is survived by : his children, Robert Eric Bates (Sheri), Glen Bates, Rorry Bates, Kimberly Bates and Tomica Bates-Rodriquez; his siblings, Carolyn Lewis, Glenda Bates, Lois Thompson, Peggy Howard, Theresa Thompson, Vanessa Ellingburg, Veronica Bates, Karen Bates, Esther Bates, JoAnna Bates and Timmy Bates; his close friend Rachelle Criss; his grandchildren, Tori Bates, Ty Bates, Tate Bates, Cy Bates, London Bates, Nia Bates, Xavier Rodriquez, Humberto Rodriquez, Amelia Rodriquez, Ximena Rodriquez, Carter of Washington and Lauren of Washington; and his great grandchildren, Grayson Bates and Nikolai Bates. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.