Larry Ernest Bates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Larry Ernest Bates (Shelbyville, Tennessee), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Larry left this world on November 24, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Larry Ernest Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Bates and Helen Warren Bates; his wife Lynda Bates; and his daughter Connie Davis. He is survived by: his sons, Larry Mullins (Jody) of Murfreesboro, Danny Bates of Shelbyville and Jamie Bates (Jennifer) of Shelbyville; his siblings, Danny Bates of Wartrace and Carolyn Sumner of Shelbyville; his grandchildren, Nikki Saputo (Samuel), Stephen Mullins, Zachery Cooper, Spencer Davis, Mason Davis, Jaylenn Brown (Brycen) and Jacob Bates; and his great grandchildren, Elayna Cooper, Preston Mullins, Dakota Saputo, Liam Saputo, Emma Leigh Davis, Baker Brown, Elliot Keith Davis and Parker Brown.
