Jeffrey Lee Bates Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 27, 2022, at the age of 60, Jeffrey Lee Bates (Springdale, Arkansas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Bates and Effie Bates; his brothers, William Bates, Maynard Bates and Donnie Bates; his son Christopher Bates; and his grandson Bryce Matthew McGaugh.

He is survived by: his wife Paula Bates; his children, Kevin Bates, Matthew Bates, Jeffery Columbo, Jake and Erica McGaugh; his siblings, Kenneth Bates, Ronald Bates, Glen Bates, Margaret Fancher, Mildred Reed, Carolyn Boone and Chris Nevendorfer; and his grandchildren, Maddox McGaugh, Macy McGaugh, Mabree McGaugh, Lexie Bates and Matthew Bates Jr.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.