James Wayne Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 17, 2026, at the age of 82, James Wayne Bates of Centerville, Tennessee passed away. 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, Claude Bates and Grace Sisco Bates; his son James Bates, Jr.; and his son-in-law Terry Whitaker. He is survived by: his children, Phillip Bates (Jodi) and Sherry Whitaker; his siblings, Claude Bates, Jr., Bob Bates and Janice Bates (Debbie Miller); his grandchildren, Justin Bates (Shelby), Katie Grimes (Drew), Hannah James (Brandon), Allison Bates, Jamie Christian (Mark) and Chris Whitaker (Emily); and his great grandchildren, Sadie Grimes, Ryan Sage, Reed Grimes, Anna Marie Sage, Hudson Bates, Reilee Christian, Aiden Christian, Leeya Whitaker and Allie Whitaker.
