James R. Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James R. Bates (Racine, Wisconsin), who passed away on May 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore E. and Hazel I.; and his brothers, William, Eugene and Edward Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Borchardt; his children, John Bates (Cathy) and Lyn Simon (Greg); and his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tiffany, Zachary, Torilyn and Alexander.
