We are sad to announce that on June 28, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Richard Scott Bates of Heath, Ohio. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Margaret Elizabeth Bates and Scott; and his siblings, Joan Wentzel, Nancy Sue Bates, Betty Lou Bates and Jerry Bates.

He is survived by : his wife Barbara Jane Bates (Hinson); and his children, Jeffery Lynn Bates (Eydie) of Heath, Kim E. Bates (Sherrie) of Gratiot and Patricia Sue Kryling (Mark) of St. Louisville. He is also survived by six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Southgate Church of Christ or Hospice of Central Ohio.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brucker & Kishler Funeral Home