Jimmie Walker Bates Obituary
The memory of Jimmie Walker Bates of Corinth, Mississippi, who passed away on October 2, 2025 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jimmie Walker Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Joyce Bates; his parents, Harl Bates and Mattie Bates; his stepchildren, Norm Mills and Judy Mills; and his siblings, Wallace Bates, Jackie Bates and Sara Marcelles.
He is survived by: his stepsons, Mike Mills (Lynn) and Jeff Mills (Sue); his stepgrandchildren, Tyler Mills (Lisa), Nicholas Mills, Kelsey Pattison (Zach) and Cortney St. Martin; his siblings, Larry Bates, Barbara Richardson and Elizabeth Antalek; and his close friends, Kent Berreth, Bro. Robert Jackson and Bro. Bobby Kirk. He is also survived by 6 step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Magnolia Funeral Home - East (2024 US-72, Corinth, MS 38834). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Anderson Bend Cemetery.
