Terry Allen Bates Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Terry Allen Bates of Tucker, Georgia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 18, 2026 at the age of 78. 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, Vance Newton Bates and Margaret Madeen Bates; and his brother Gary Bates. He is survived by: his wife Karen Nash Bates; his daughter Allison Bates Hall (Nik); his sister Linda Bates Zuehlke (Jim); his sister-in-law Eileen Bates; and his nieces and nephews, David Bates (Shelly), Chad Zuehlke, Kim Walsh (Bill) and Teri Lynn Rheinheimer (Ron). He is also survived by several great-nephews, one great-niece, and two great-great-nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the music program at Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 or any animal rescue organization in Terry's memory.