Patsy Anderson His Little Sister
My big giant brother Freddie. Will be missed . We all were close and was touched by his wisdom . Will miss my weekly phone calls and chats about our families .
Birth date: Jan 27, 1942 Death date: Apr 19, 2015
Freddie Bates passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 of Leukemia. He was 73 years old and was born on January 27, 1942 in Overton, TX. On November 4, 1960 Freddie married Jerry Petty in New London, and they both graduated from Lond Read Obituary
My big giant brother Freddie. Will be missed . We all were close and was touched by his wisdom . Will miss my weekly phone calls and chats about our families .
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sorry we were unable to attend services due
to Dee falling and fracturing her pelvis but our prayers are for you and your family.
God bless you all.
Dee and RC

May God's loving and comforting arms surround the Bates family during this time.
I have been a customer of Fred's for a long time and have always enjoyed my visits with him. He will be missed but I know he is in the arms of God now and whole.
Cathy Hirt
T.A. & T. Finance Corp.


Freddie is a personal friend, the kind of friend that is priceless. I will miss Freddie, but I
will never forget Freddie. I extend my sympathy to all of the Bates family.
Beaver Cole
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jerry and family for their loss. Freddie was a great class leader and a true Wildcat. We know he will be terribly missed. May God give each of you comfort and strength though this difficult time.
Jim & Sheila Shaw
My most sincere condolences to the Bates family. Freddy n i go back a long way. I have a lot of fond memories of him and his siblins. Freddy always had that friendly little grin on his face i will always remember. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I considered Freddy to be a good friend and team mate. I am soo sorry we have lost another classmate, friend, father, and Jerry's husband. He will truly be missed. Gods speed in your recovery to the entire Bates family. Mike Wyrick
I offer my condolences in this manner as I am unable to travel great distances with my current health issues. I have fond memories of our school years.