Charles Eugene Bates Obituary
We bid farewell to Charles Eugene Bates of Ooltewah, Tennessee, born in Ringgold, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 8, 2026 at the age of 79. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Charles' memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Charles' journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Emory (Ole Lee Vess Bates) and S. Air Force; his siblings, Donnie Bates and Jeanette Bates; and his grandson Reese Lloyd.
He is survived by: his wife Susan Lee Goodman Bates; his children, Fhilisha Hammons and Ricky Bates; and his brothers, James "Jimmy" Bates and Randy Bates.
