Robert Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Bates (Bridgeport, West Virginia), born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, who passed away on November 28, 2019 at the age of 89. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Bates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred E. Bates and Willa Riggs Bates; and his stepgrandson Auston Morris of Morgantown. He is survived by: his significant other Dana Hurst Bates; his daughter Trudy Bates Doolittle (Don); his grandchildren, Megan Doolittle and Joey Doolittle of Lancaster, PA; his daughter Holly Bates Morris (Steve Morris) of Bridgeport, WV; his grandson Zachary Henry of Morgantown; and his stepgrandsons, Tyler and Houston Morris. He is also survived by his uncle, aunt, and cousins.