Byron Bernard Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Byron Bernard Bates of Bartow, Florida, who passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Byron Bernard Bates to show support.
As Byron departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Byron may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Byron leaves behind.
He is survived by: his mother Dora Braddy of Bartow, FL; his daughter Shanita Bates; and his siblings, Anthony Braddy, Albert Bates, Jr., James Myrick, Dorothea Beckford and Colleen Bates. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the Gause Funeral Home (625 S Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL 33830). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
