Andrew Tompkins Bates Obituary

In loving memory of Andrew Tompkins Bates of Petal, Mississippi, who departed this world on September 8, 2025 at the age of 79. Andrew leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Bates and Mary Bates; his former wife Nellie Rose Bates; his son Brandon Bates; his granddaughter Alishia Bates; and his siblings, James Bates and Annie L. Miller.

He is survived by: his wife F. Mae Bates; his son Tony L. Bates, Sr.; his stepchildren, Susan Blackwell (Randall) and Daniel Faust; his grandchildren, Marc Bates, Tony Shane Bates, Jr., Domenique Bates, Josie Blackwell (Bobby Orr), Nick Faust and Katie May Faust; his great grandchild Braden Orr; and his brothers, J. D. Bates, Donald Bates, Elliott Bates and Larry Bates.