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Byron Braz Bates
Date Of Birth:February 22, 1919
Date Of Death:January 23, 2012
Service Date:Wednesday Jan. 25, 2012 at 1 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel
Visitation will be from Noon until Funeral time

 

Mr. Byron Braz Bates age 92 of Union Grove passed away Monday Jan. 23, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Bates was born on Feb. 22, 1919, in Marshall County to John B. and Dora Martin Bates. He served in the Army in World War II, was a farmer and married to Thessell Bodine Bates.

 

He is survived by Wife: Thessell Bates of Union Grove; Sons: Kenneth Bates and Phillip Bates of Union Grove; Daughter: Martha Bates of Huntsville; Brother: Lewis Bates of Arab; 6 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren ;Preceded in death by: Son: Darrell Bates

 

Funeral Service was Wed. Jan. 25, 2012, at 1 PM at Gober Funeral Chapel with Bro. Arthur Feemster officiating. Burial was in Arab Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was from Noon until Funeral time on Wed. at Gober Funeral Chapel. Pallbearers were: Kevin Besser, Kevin Howse, Darren Bennett, John Bates, Kenneth Bates and Phillip Bates.


  • From: Larry and Shelia Walker
    Location:Arab, Ala

    Mr. Bates, we are very sorry for your loss.


  • From: Brent & Joyce Atkins
    Location:Arab, AL

    Martha and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. We send our love and prayers.


  • From: Shirley M. Davis
    Location:Arab, AL

    Martha and Family, My prayers are with you and the family during this time of loss.