Ralph Douglas Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ralph Douglas Bates of Richmond, Missouri, born in Waverly, Missouri, who passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his father Albert "Leroy" Bates; his wife Debra Lynn Cowick of Carrollton; and his sons, Ralph Douglas Bates, Jr. and Curtis Wayne Bates. He is survived by : his mother Patricia Ann Bates (Stroud) of Norborne; his sons, Bradley Alan Bates (Kathy) of Moberly and Tommy Lee Bates (Tiffanie Banks) of Norborne; his grandson Adrian Lee Bates; and his siblings, Rick Bates of Norborne, Robert Bates (Mindy) of Richmond and Lisa Rainey (Alan) of Norborne. He is also survived by his family and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to family's choice.
