William Arthur Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on September 25, 2025, at the age of 58, William Arthur Bates (Allen, Texas) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Patrick Bates and Mary Adeline Bates (James). He is survived by: his children, Zachary Bates of McKinney, Texas, Savannah Bates of McKinney, Texas, Catherine Bates of McKinney, Texas and Caleb Bates of McKinney, Texas; and his siblings, Mary Reinholz, Frank Bates and Beth Bates.
