John Bates went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2016. John is survived by his beloved Wife Azalea Bates. Cherished Father of Michael, Reginald (Gwen) and Dennis (Stephanie). Loving Brother of Andrew, Margaret, Erskine (“Billy”), Lucy, Eddie, Annie, Gussie, Wilbert (“Jack”), Henry, Willie P (“Dewey”). Grandfather of Brian, Julian, Evan, Quentin, Myles,Continue Reading