Raymond Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Raymond Bates (Hazard, Kentucky), born in Virgie, Kentucky, who passed away on October 31, 2022, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Raymond Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Daniel Bates and Lavesta Tackett Bates; his daughter Lavesta Danielle Bates; and his siblings, Arnold Bates, Reggie Bates, Wanda Sluka, Helen Jean Mullins and Jeanette Fern Fleming.
He is survived by : his wife Sue Bates; his children, Sheldon Ray Bates and Leah Nicole Simon (Jody); his siblings, Dale Bates, Daniel Jr. Bates, Ed, Sue Hampton and Judy Beverly; and his grandchildren, Austin, Johnathan, Ethan, Kaleb, Landon, Danell, Skyler and Zachary. He is also survived by Great-Grandchildren.
