Charles Edward Bates Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Charles Edward Bates of Burns, Tennessee is shared. Charles, born on October 1, 1951 in Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on October 22, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Edward Bates to pay them a last tribute.
Charles will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Charles by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Charles is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Charles’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Conwell Bates and Marjorie Bates (Moore); and his brother William A. Bates. He is survived by: his children, Kelly Bates of Coopertown, TN and Kyle Bates of Burns, TN; and his grandchildren, Courtney Lorenc (Travis) of Waverly, TN and Kylee Bates of Burns, TN.
