William Mack Bates Obituary

William Mack Bates of Pine Knot, Kentucky, born on November 30, 1948, passed away on July 14, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Mack Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Edward Bates and Thelma Adell Bates Honeycutt (Flynn); and his sisters, Betty Vanover and Peggy Newsom. He is survived by: his children, Maxine Watterson (Donald) of Monticello, Kentucky, Tommy Bates (Kateasha) of Monticello, Kentucky, Tony Bates of Monticello, Kentucky, William Bates (Stella) of Monticello, Kentucky, Laura Allen (Kenny) of Monticello, Kentucky and Mack Bates (Tasha) of Monticello, Kentucky; and his siblings, Frankie Bates of Whitley City, Ricky Bates of Monticello, Johnny Bates of Monticello, James Bates of Whitley City, Kentucky and Zelma Upchurch of Covington, Kentucky. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.