Birth date: Sep 6, 1944 Death date: May 17, 2015
A Celebration of Life for Jimmy Lee Bates, 70, of Henderson will be held 11:00am Wednesday May 20, 2015 at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Laird Hill with Bro. Roger Purdy, Pastor Bubba Sanders and Rev. Ernest Higginbotham officiating Read Obituary
Jimmy loved his brothers and sisters so much. He was also a great uncle to so many nieces and nephews in which he had nicknames for all of them. We miss you!
The Honzell family are very sorry for your loss. My husband Glen Honzell Jr. has been friends with Jimmy for years. His mother worked at the phone company with him. May God give you the comfort you all need. Our prayers go out to you. Glen and Kathy Honzell and family
Mrs. Bates & Jennie,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Bates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sarah Baker
Amber Stone
Jimmy was a great man my father thought the world of Jimmy he was the son my dad never had. Being neighbors with Bates gave the 2 of them time to drink gallons of coffee and spin many a yarn. What a home coming they will have. Joanie and Jennie. I know it will be hard for you,hold on tight to you Faith and let it be your anchor. Live you kimie
To the Bates Family: Our families go way back. I remember coming to ya'll's house after church when I was a kid and loved to watch Jimmy call the peacocks. That was such entertainment for a kid from Red Level. He called me after my Daddy, Dale Beckman, passed. He was so apologetic for not knowing about that til after the fact. Our family has always loved your family. Jimmy was a precious part of that wonderful family. I love you all and will be praying for you, especially you, Deborah Pearl.
Nelda Beckman Worley
His Parents were Raymond and Jennie Bates of New London, sisters (Twin sister) Jennie Lynn Ballard of Spring, Dixie Duncan of Henderson, Charlotte Martin of New London, Debbie Martin of Troup, and was preceded in death by brothers Hollis Bates of New London, Murt Bates of New London, and Freddie Bates of Longview, sisters Johnny Stallings of Ferriday LA, and Mollie Fuller of Longview. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews whom which he had nick names for all of them. Uncle Jimmy loved his family dearly, always looking out for his brothers and sisters.He was such a sweet giving person and would do anything for you. We will miss you so much and you will forever be in our hearts!!!
The BATES family
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. God promises to be close to the brokenhearted.PS 34:18. I hope you find comfort in God's promise & in the many wonderful memories you made & shared together. You have my condolences.
