Claude H. Bates Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Claude H. Bates Jr. (Hohenwald, Tennessee) is shared. Claude, born on November 16, 1933 in Centerville, Tennessee, passed away on August 19, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Claude 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 Claude by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Claude is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Claude’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parent Claude H. Bates, Sr.; his wife Sarah Galloway Bates; and his brother Wayne Bates. He is survived by: his children, Gregory A. Bates and Pamela Harrington (Richard, Jr); his siblings, Bobby Bates and Janice Webb; and his grandchildren, Daniel Harrington, Derek Harrington, Kaitlyn Bates and Nicholas Bates.
