Charles E. Bates Obituary
We announce the death of Charles E. Bates (Detroit, Michigan), who passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Charles will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles E. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alonzo E. Bates and Leila Haystead Bates; and his brother Robert Bates. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Bates (Crittenden); his brother Larry Bates; his children, Michael Bates (Amy), Thomas Bates (Briana), David Bates (Cary) and Christy Milbrandt (Phil); his grandchildren, Taylor Bates (Lauryn), Ross Bates, Sarah Gonzalez (Ricky), Nikki Joy (TJ), Stephen Bates (Chloe), Wyatt Bates, Hannah Milbrandt, Lizzie Gilliam (Ryan) and Josh Milbrandt; and his great grandchildren, Kaiden Gonzalez, Paxton and Izzie Joy.
Memorial contributions may be directed to: Convoy of Hope.
