It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Bates of Lakin, Kansas, born in Mullinville, Kansas, who passed away on December 23, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of George Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ira Chester and Cecil Fern Bates (Clark); and his siblings, Arvid Ray Bates, Shirley Brenning and Myrna Mott.

He is survived by : his wife Corrine Bates; his children, Colleen Gaschler (Wayne) of Garden City, Norma Spangler (Monty) of Holcomb and Kelly Bates (Wendy) of Longview; his sisters, Elinor Paasch of Springdale, Nina Birkle of Garden City and Louise Hokanson (Curt) of Wichita; his siblings-in-law, Melvin Mott of Garden City, Ray Brenning of Garden City and Flo Bates of Knoxville; his grandchildren, Andrew Frey (Laurel), Hilary Whiteley (Jeremy), McKenzie Shapland (Shad), Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates and Chloe Bates; and his great grandchildren, Carson Baker, Jaxson Shapland, Emma Shapland, Adilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah Spangler and Daniel Spangler.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Garnand Funeral Home - Garden City