Charles Elmer Shates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 28, 2022, at the age of 93, Charles Elmer Shates of Gallatin, Tennessee, born in Nashville, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Altha Beatrice Jones and Steve Jones of Nashville. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Harrison Shates of Gallatin; his pet Bella; and his children, Steven Shates (Mendy) of Navara, FL, Terri Anderson (Scott) of Hendersonville, Traci Wall of Hendersonville, Meshell Denning (Jeff) of Westmoreland, Kelly Key (Ronald) of Gallatin, Mark Durham (Lisa), Goodlettsville and Jerry Miles (Jennifer) of Indianapolis, IN..
