Ricky Joseph Bates Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ricky Joseph Bates (Columbia, South Carolina), who passed away, on September 21, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ricky Joseph Bates to show support.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Ricky's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, Inc.

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