of Mayflower, AR
March 3, 2010 - July 20, 2015
Dakota Thomas Bates, 5, of Mayflower went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 20, 2015. He was born March 3, 2010 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Johnny Eugene Bates Jr. and Ashley Nicole Gwatney.
Dakota loved to ride horses, his bike and going fishing. He enjoyed watching Disney movies and singing.
He is survived by his parents, brothers Johnny Cole Bates and Bentley Charles Bates, grandparents Michelle French (Kevin Stephens) of Mayflower, Dalena and Jeremy Adams of Conway, Johnny Bates Sr. of Mayflower, great grandparents Jim and Lois Thomas of Mayflower, Butch and Brenda Bates of Alexander and John and Anita Adams of Houston. Other survivors include aunts Emily Foshee of Traskwood, Samantha Bates of Jacksonville, Carlen Bates of Searcy, Tamara Atelevich of Conway, uncles Corey Bates of Conway, Andrew Bates of Jacksonville, Derek Gwatney of Conway and Jacob Bates of Mayflower along with numerous cousins and a host of extended family.
Visitation will be at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway from 6-8pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Funeral Services will be at 10am Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Terry Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Mayflower cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Corey Bates, Andrew Bates, Jacob Bates and Derek Gwatney.
i love you and miss u so much .i'm sorry
My heart aches for your loss.
I can't imagine the grief you are going through.
Just know that Dakota woke up in the land of Glory, seeing Jesus Face to Face.
Will be lifting the family up in prayer.
Our entire family prays for your entire family during the loss of a dear loved one. May God keep his arms wrapped tightly around you all. Thoughts & prayers,
Although I do not know you, my heart breaks for you and the family. I send my prayers to you all. God picks his angels very carefully. May God help heal your broken hearts and help heal you all. God bless you
I am so very Sorry for your loss ! Stay Strong & Be Safe !
your all in my thoughts and prayers
No one knows how your family hurts and how lost you feel, just know we are keeping all of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ashley I am so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort each of you during this very sad time. Just know that he is one of Gods little angels in heaven and you will see him again. What a glorious reunion that will be.
praying f family god bliss all yu
So sorry for your loss.
My heart breaks for your loss. Lifting your family and friends to the Lord in prayer. May God be with you during this most difficult time.
God called a beautiful angel home to shield him from pain and suffering. I know your hearts are broken but you can rejoice in the knowledge that you will see him again some day. Keep your faith in the Lord and His love will sustain you
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
God bless you all
To the family my sincere condolence.
There is no greater pain than that of losing a loved one. Our loving God Jehovah, the God of all comfort will not leave your alone to deal with your pain. He is near you and he feels for you when you suffer. ( 2 Corinthians 1 : 3,4; Acts 17 : 27; Zechariah 2 : 8 )
He do not leave us without a hope. He promises that there is going to be a resurrection. Those in the memorial tombs will hearhis voice and come out. ( Acts 24 : 15; John 5 : 28,29 ) Just imagine how joyous the reunion will be when you get to see your loved one again.
I hope that these promises bring some measure of comfort to theFamily.
Ashley I'm so sorry for y'all loss if y'all need anything let me know
So sorry for y'alls lose..Heaven got a handson anget..Keep dancing in heaven with all the bbc.co other angels..May God bless you and see y'all through this difficult time..Sending up prayer 🙌👼
Our deepest sympathy to Ashley & family for their loss of this precious child. Many prayers & much love to you all.
Margie & Gary Cates
Ashley,
I'm so sorry. Much love and prayers to you and your family.
My heart is so heavy for you. Please remember I love you both, Johnny and Ashley, and God bless and wrap you in his love.
Johnny and Ashley no words will ever take the pain away of losing your precious son just know I love you both and if you need me I'm a phone call away! My heart is so heavy I'm SO sorry, I can't imagine the pain you are feeling, it's just not suppose to be like this
I am so very sad for you in the loss of your son. My heart aches for you in your loss and you will be in my prayers.
Dakota,
I miss you little buddy, but I know you are sitting in Heaven at the feet of Jesus having the time of your life. I enjoyed all our times together . I will never ever forget you holding my hand and leading us in Prayer the night before you left. I know you called me over for a reason and you did too. We only almost reeled in one turtle, but that wasn't the reason for our encounter. It was the sweetest most personal memory, that I will always cherish and reflect upon until I too am caught up with you again. I love you.
Yours truly,
Papa Jeremy
Great Grandma will miss you dearly. You are one of God's little angels now. I'll see you soon my lil punkin.
Your Great Aunt Karrie and Great Uncle JD love you. A darling angel. Go play in heaven with all the other angels sweetheart. God Bless
My precious angel. I love you so much words cannot begin to express. Cannot wait for our reunion in heaven. Find us a good fishing hole. Johnny, son, I love you, we will get thru this. Ashley , your baby boy is in great hands now. I love you all, mom, grama Lena, Dalena
I am so sorry for your loss.