A memorial service for Ronald Wayne Bates, 59, of Smithville was held July 23 at Sink Creek Baptist Church. Bro. Kenneth Johnson and Bro. Carmel Johnson officiated.
Mr. Bates passed away July 12 at his residence.  He was an employee of Kingston Timers. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Lee and Juanita Johnson Bates; sisters, Sharon Whiteworth and Kay Pack.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Bates; daughter, Angel (Charles III) Burrage; grandson, William Cody Burrage; brothers, Tony Bates and Kenny Bates; sisters, Thelma Martin and Janet Hawker; father-in-law, Jack Judkins; sisters-in-law, Karen Pollard of Sparta, Janice Evins of GA and Melissa Ward of Smithville; and brother-in-law, Randy Judkins of Smithville.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, LLC, was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
July 27, 2011
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