of Batesville, AR
August 21, 1955 - July 23, 2021
William Ado Bates, 65, of Batesville died July 23, 2021.
He was born August 21, 1955 in Batesville to Ervin Linden Bates and Barbara Silvia Maudine Watkins Bates.
William enjoyed motorcycles and loved 80's soft rock music. He enjoyed being on the lake and just being on the water. He was always helping people and would mow the great aunt's yards. William gave the best hugs.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Bates of the home; two daughters, Stefanie August (Frank) of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Denise Bates of Batesville; one son, Michael Bates (Samantha) of Hutchinson, Kansas; and eight grandchildren, Alexis, Charlotte, Chase, Colt, Dixie, Katherine, Benjamin, and Alastair.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Benjamin Bates.
Pallbearers are Randall, Troy, Dian, Phyliss, Roger, and Keith.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00am at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville with John High and Larry Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Parsley Cemetery outside of Cave City.
Visitation will be from 5:00pm until 6:00pm Thursday, July 29, 2020.
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8 Condolence(s)
Susanna
Friday, July 30, 2021
Stefanie, I can only imagine that when your Dad looked at you, you could see the pride in his eyes. I am positive he loved you so much and that love will never fade. Right now no words will help to heal pain you and your siblings are feeling, but please try to find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of him and remember that your Dad will always love you and be with you in your heart â¤. May Mr. Bates rest in peace and may God bless you all. Susanna and family.
Rene Haley
Friday, July 30, 2021
My prayers are with you as you lay your dad to rest today. I love you each. I know you’ll miss him very much.
Pamela Bagley
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Troy, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved brother. I am thinking of you.
Rhonda ( Arant ) Nettles
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Sis sorry for your loss praying for you and your family.
Mary Borst
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you family in our prayers
Phyllis Bates
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
I am so saddened for the loss of this Dear cousin. Such a loving caring one gone way too soon, but we know the Celebration with all the loved ones in Heaven is Joyous for you! I want you All to know it meant so so much to me and Bob and son's for his attendance for Bob''s services a year ago the 25th. God Bless you All just know we are all thinking of you and send our love and hugs. Robert Bates family
Cheryl Watkins
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
To all of you. I am so sorry for the family's loss! I know William will be missed so very much! I will not be able to be there. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Love you all!
Aunt Cheryl
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dian, david, ben, jonathan
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Thank you william for being a wonderful, handsome, smart, funny, loving, caring, hugging brother. We will miss you so much. you are our angel now.
Stefanie, Denise, Michael, Peace be with you and your family on this day. William loved each and every one of you and all those grandchildren. We love you all.