John Michael Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Michael Bates of Cedar Hill, Missouri, who passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Michael Bates to show support.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint John Michael leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Michel Terrance Bates and Carol Agnes Bates (Dengler); and his brother Joseph Mitchel Bates. He is survived by: his son John Michael Bates II of Dittmer, MO; his daughter-in-law Christine Cendana Bates (Bichel); his brother Jeremiah Matthew (Lauren Bates); his sister-in-law Wendy Alice; his aunt Nancy Hoeppner; his grandsons, John Michael Bates III and Kaleb Matthew Bates; his niece Jessica Lynn Morgan (Bates); and his nephew Joseph Mitchel Bates II.
