James O. Bates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James O. Bates (Naperville, Illinois), who passed away on September 19, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though James has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Otie to the Jill Bates Scholarship Fund at Mayslake Ministries mayslakeministries.org.