Merle L. Bates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merle L. Bates of Rome, New York, who passed away on November 6, 2022, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn 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, Elmer O. Bates and Genevieve Tuttle Bates; his wife Dorothy Whittaker; and his siblings, Emerson, Stanley, Clayton, Ellen Schaller, Tuttle and Genevieve.
He is survived by: his children, Wayne Bates (Dianna) of Maitland, FL, Thomas Bates (Patricia) of Rome and Susan Smith (Paul) of Bremen, GA; and his grandchildren, Jennifer, Douglas, Luke, Kaitlin, Kimberly, Daniel and Erica. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
