Thomas E. Bates
Age 69, of Dayton, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Lillian Bates; two brothers, William Bates & Robert Fair; and by one sister, Barbara Bates.
Thomas is survived by his wife of the past 46 years, Darlene L. Bates; six children, Thomas J., David L. (Alicia), Robert W. (Melissa & Melinda), Gary A. Bates (Melanie) Karen L. Baker (Donnie), Kimberly D. Miniard (Daryl) and; grandchildren, Alana Miles (Chris), Angel Bates, Ashley (Artemio), Robert W. Jr., April Brandon I., Brianna & Kaitlyn Bates, Dustin & Courtney Baker, Ryan & Meadow Miniard; great grandchildren, Christopher & Brayden Miles, Miranda Bates, Mariah Castillo & Jasmen West; one brother, Jerry Bates; and by three sisters, Ruth Mance, Mary Farrow and Sandy Fannon.
The family will be receiving friends from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Sunday, (9/27) at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home with interment to follow at Dayton National Cemetery.