Kenneth L. Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kenneth L. Bates of Smithville, Tennessee, who passed away on April 1, 2026 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth L. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
As Kenneth departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Kenneth. Though Kenneth may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Porter Bates and Lorene Bates; and his siblings, Grady Dale Bates, Helen Faye Self and Betty Jo Fuston Cantrell.
He is survived by: his son Daniel Bates (Rachel); his grandsons, Joseph Simpson, Bradley and John Redmon; and his pet Jack.
