With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Afton Bates of Antwerp, Ohio, born in Kite, Kentucky, who passed away on November 24, 2021 at the age of 84. 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 Afton Bates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Della Bates (Hall) and Roscoe Bates; and his siblings, O. C., Vernon and Mildred.

He is survived by : his wife Betty; his daughters, Pamela Stoll (Jim) and Kimberly Franklin; his siblings, Bufford Bates, Jan Hanson (Tom), Joann Lange and Betty Watson; and his grandchildren, Mary, Tyler, Chloe and Tucker.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dooley Funeral Home