Chris a.k.a. "Smiley" Bates, age 53, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his residence in Smithville.

He was born December 8, 1970 to his parents, Harlon Bates and Mary Carolyn Page Miller. Mr. Bates was a Baptist and previously worked at Oster before he became disabled.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jason Allen Bates.

He is survived by son, Charles O'Brian (Samantha) Bates of Olive Branch, MS; grandson, Kayden Bates; mother: Mary Miller of Sparta; father, Harlon Bates of Smithville; sister, Carol Morse of Sparta; brother, Jeffery Lee Bates of Smithville.

Graveside service and interment was held Sunday, February 12, 2023 at DeKalb Cemetery with Bro. Sam Allen officiating.

Friends and family served at pallbearers

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Feb. 22, 2023