Alphonso Bates Obituary
We bid farewell to Alphonso Bates of Washington, District of Columbia, born in Shady Side, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 1, 2026 at the age of 84. Alphonso touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Alphonso may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Purcell Bates and Virginia Bates; his wife Shirley Bates; and his siblings, Rose-Marie Chavis and Herman Bates.
He is survived by: his siblings, Margaret and Stevie (Cuddie); his aunt Eliza Dennis; and his close friends, Dean and Donyea "Peaches" Green.
