Dick Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dick Bates of Paducah, Texas, born in Quanah, Texas, who passed away on December 28, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dick Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Bates and Mavis Bates (Wall); and his brother Joe Bates. He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his children, Kerri Isbell (Jay) of Lubbock, Kevin (Michelle) of Littlefield and Kyle (Melissa) of Seymour; his grandchildren, Barrett and Madelynn Isbell; and his sons, Kaley, Carson, Kalyn, Hadley and Kaden Bates.
The family has established an account at Wellington National Bank in Paducah for a building fund donation to the Moffit Show Barn for Cottle County 4-H, or to the Paducah Cemetery Association.
