James Ray Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Ray Bates of Overland Park, Kansas, born in Cisco, Texas, who passed away on March 16, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Bates and Docia Bates; his brothers, Charles Bates and Jack Bates; and his daughter Donna Forrest.
He is survived by: his wife Swann; his children, Cynthia Atwood Steinberg (Paul), James R. Bates Jr. and Pam Nuenke (Doug); and his grandchildren, Calvin Atwood, Justin Atwood, Swann Bates Waterhouse, Jack Bates, Beth Ann Nuenke Mergens, Lauren NuenkeRowland, Will Nuenke, Rachel Forrest, Alexander Forrest Carter and Hannah Forrest Long. He is also survived by 18 great-grand children and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in James' honor to Abba House (http://www.abbahousefoundation.org) or Mission Dignity (http://www.guidestone.org).
