Thomas Jackson Bates Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Thomas Jackson Bates (Florence, Mississippi). Thomas, born on June 8, 1932, passed away on July 26, 2026. 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 Thomas Jackson Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee Bates and Lillian Bates; and his siblings, Hunter L. Bates, Joe Bates, Arthur D. Bates, Percy Bates and Lillian Webb Berry.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Jane Bates; his children, Carol Palmer (Jim), Kay Miller (Felton), Dell DeWett, Tommy Bates, Sandra Inman (Randy) and David Bates (Linda); his grandchildren, Lana Palmer, Matthew Palmer, Leah Miller, Jay DeWett, Denton DeWett, Alishia Bates, Russ Bates and Chris Inman; and his great grandchildren, Zach DeWett, Caden Sexton, Josh Sexton, Ava Bates and Abigail Inman.
