Harry Bates Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harry Bates Jr. (Elkhart, Indiana), born in Ripley, Tennessee, who passed away on May 15, 2023 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harry Bates Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hattie Lena and Harry Bates Sr.; his wife Nettie "Chance" Bates; and his pet Onyx Bates. He is survived by: his children, Harry Bates III of Elkhart, IN, Tara Conner of Elkhart, IN, LaShanda Bates of Mishawaka, IN, Aireus Sherrod (Errol) of Gary, IN and Mosha Bates of Atlanta, GA.; his grandchildren, Shartay Bates, Panae Conner, Jerry Davis, Zontrae Markham, Zion Bates, Zaviaon Harris, Carter Davis and Angel Davis; his siblings, Monella Shaw (L. T.), Alice Crumdey, Earnie Payton, Earl T. Bates, Apostle Jessie Bates and Joe Bates; and his goddaughter Santana Love.