Douglas Edward Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Douglas Edward Bates of Overland Park, Kansas, who passed away on January 22, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia; his children, Denise Ballinger, Nicole Conaway, Norris Ashley, Darryl Ashley, Bianca Hines (Wyndell) and Patrice Burgess; his daughter-in-law Brandy Burgess; his siblings, Charles D. Bates, Jr. (Joyce), Rev. H. Donald Bates (Kaye), Patricia Boyd and Charlene Smith (Eric); and his siblings-in-law, Barbara Walker, Sherryl Lee (Robert), Regina Hill and Victor Hill. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
