Randolph Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Randolph Bates in Taylor, Michigan, born in Portsmouth, Ohio, who passed away on April 1, 2026 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Randolph find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roscoe Bates and Helen Bates; and his son Larry Lawrence Edmonds. He is survived by: his wife Mary Ann Bates; his sons, Nicholas Bates (Meghan) and Tyler Bates; his granddaughters, Charlotte Bates and Natalie Bates; and his siblings, Deborah Davis (Paul) and Tony Bates (Torchie).
