David Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David Bates of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, who passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact David had on those he encountered along his journey. Though David may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyle Bates and Martha Bates (Burton); and his son Cory. He is survived by: his son Kyle.
