It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John W. Bates of Pawnee, Illinois, born in Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 76, on March 28, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John W. Bates to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harry L. Bates and Erma J. Edwards Bates. He is survived by : his wife Shirley Ann Lanthripp of Pawnee; his son Michael A. Bates (Jennifer) of Berlin; his granddaughter Sofia Bingham; his parents-in-law, Elizabeth and Frank Farrell of Mauchline, Scotland; and his sisters-in-law, Debbie Brooks (Mike) of St. Louis and Pam Rice (Tad) of Rochester. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlander, KY 41018 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 785516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Curry Funeral Home