Herbert Eugene Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 16, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Herbert Eugene Bates (Dumfries, Virginia). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Herbert Eugene Bates to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Herbert had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Herbert may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thelma Johnson and Bill Smith. He is survived by: his brothers, Mark Johnson, Richard Johnson and Charles Johnson; his father-in-law Charles Wright; his uncle Henry Bates Jr.; his cousin Solome Mosley; and his nephew Antonio Johnson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
