Douglas Edward "Wolfie" Bates's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas

Douglas Edward "Wolfie" Bates

October 24, 1937 - January 22, 2026 (88 years old)

Overland Park, Kansas

Douglas Edward "Wolfie" Bates's obituary , Passed away on January 22, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas
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Douglas Edward "Wolfie" Bates

October 24, 1937 - January 22, 2026 (88 years old)

Overland Park, Kansas

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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.



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Feb 06

Visitation

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
2200 Olive St, Kansas City, MO 64127

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Feb 06

Memorial service

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
2200 Olive St, Kansas City, MO 64127

Fri

Feb 06

Committal service

Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery
6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131

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