Billy Richard Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Billy Richard Bates in Waco, Texas, who passed away on November 14, 2023 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Marvin Richard Bates and Willie Belle Bates (Fisher); and his siblings, Kermit Bates, Murrell Nichols and Bonnie Shatley.
He is survived by: his children, Bryant Richard Bates of McGregor and Lori Jo Witt (Bates) of Hewitt; his wife Dorothy Bates of McGregor; and his grandchildren, Katherine Witt Mazza (James) and Brandon Bates.
