James Henry Bates Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Henry Bates (New Albany, Indiana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Henry left this world on March 19, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Henry Bates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse Bates and Essie Bates (Judie Rohleder Bates). He is survived by: his sons, James Henry Bates II (Melissa) and Jesse Harrison Bates (Margaret); his grandchildren, Jaime, Noah, Michael, Brittney, Sean (Sabrina), Jack and Tiffany (Cris); his great grandchildren, Greyson, Preston, Isabella, Andres and Cruz; his sisters, Nina Youngblood and Shirley Sheets; his nieces, Sandra Baker and Essie Baker; his nephew Walter Bates; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Laura, Kathleen, Ali, Mickie, Syble, Samantha, Cody (Alyssa), David (Jenny) and Kevin (Salena).