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Mr. Hobert W. Bates age 88 of Parsons, TN passed away on Friday January 5, 2024 at AHC Decatur County in Parsons, TN
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Bates of Parsons, TN; daughters, Pam Smith of Parsons, TN and Donna (Patrick) Gaffney of O'Fallon, MO; sister, Ruth Ann Hearington of Parsons, TN; grandchildren, Stephen Gaffney and Ryan (Samatha) Gaffney; great grandchild, Maddie Gaffney; niece, Meah (Brandon) Arakaki of Parsons, TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ann & Woodrow Bates; son-in-law, Danny Smith; nephew, Jonathan Hearington.
A visitation for Mr. Bates will be held on Wednesday January 10, 2024 from 12:00PM until time of funeral service. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at 2:00PM in the Parsons Mortuary Chapel with burial and Masonic Rites to follow in the Buches Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Don Franks officiating.
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