It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wade Schley Bates of West Fork, Arkansas, born in Houston, Texas, who passed away at the age of 58, on April 16, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wade Schley Bates to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let us carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Wade Schley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by : his father John Lloyd Bates; and his siblings, Anthony Alexander, Randy Bates, Tonya Bates and Robert J. Bates (Robby).

He is survived by : his wife Sonia Bates; his daughter Angelica Bates; his mother Betty Jean Alexander (Lewis) of Fayetteville; and his sister Tracie Saulsbury of Beaumont, Texas.. He is also survived by his nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cross Church (2801 W McMillan Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 22nd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Berna Funeral Homes