Melton Lynn Bates Obituary

In loving memory of Melton Lynn Bates of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who departed this world on May 19, 2026 at the age of 70. Melton leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melton Lynn Bates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Melton Bates and Patsy Bates. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Bates; his siblings, Carol Randolph, Karen Chapin, Pamela Dwyer, Richard Bates and Thomas Kent Bates; his children, Andrea Fanning, April Harrison, Scott Bates, Michael Bates and Robbie Bates; and his grandchildren, Jesse Swafford, Ford Swafford, Annalise Reynolds, Joanna Reynolds, Isaac Harris, Hailey Bates, Gage Bates, Adalynn Bates and Elizabeth Bates.