William Ado Bates, 65, of Batesville died July 23, 2021.
He was born Aug. 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 10:00 a.m. 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 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2020.
