Ronald Lee Bates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Lee Bates of Rickman, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 22, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Lee Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jessie Bates and Irene Bates; his brother Robert Bates; and his grandson Alex Brooks. He is survived by: his wife Debbie Bates; his children, Rhonda Bates Maurer (John Maurer) and Ronald Bates II; his grandchildren, Kayliegh Maurer-Nickowski (Joseph Nickowski), Zackery Maurer (Sarah Maurer), Jacob Maurer (Brittney Hartley), Cameron Bates, Caleb Bates (Rachel Bates), Destiny Gooch, Amber Bates and Alex Bates; and his great grandchildren, Ayden Maurer, Raylee Nickowski, Esme Maurer and Dalhia Maurer.