Bob Bates Liberty, SC Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Bates will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Rock Springs Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 until 1:45 PM at the church. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens. Robert F. “Bobby” Bates,Continue Reading
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Bob Bates
Liberty, SC
Funeral services to honor the life of Mr. Bates will be conducted 2:00 PM Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Rock Springs Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 until 1:45 PM at the church. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
Robert F. “Bobby” Bates, 79, loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Greenville he was a son of the late Dewitt and Lila Mae Patterson Bates. He was a longtime member of Rock Springs Baptist Church and the Living Word Sunday School Class. Throughout his life he was a former deacon and longtime Sunday school teacher. His joy was always teaching God’s word.
Bob retired from Duke Power and was a United States Navy veteran having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Surviving are his wife, Cathy Alexander Bates of the home; two sons, Brett Bates (Barbara) of Norris, and Trent Bates (Allison) of Six Mile; a brother, Rev. Billy Bates (Nancy) of Seneca; three sisters, Joan Swords (Steve) of Easley, Jane Wooten of Liberty, and Martha Mauk of Six Mile; four grandchildren, Justin Bates (Deborah), Travis Bates (Rebecca), Aaron Bates (Alexis) and Autumn Bates.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Harold W. Bates.
The family will be at the home. To share a memory or leave a message for the family please visit libertymortuary.com. Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
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Candy Rena (Lab)
left a message on November 1, 2022:
I'm so very sorry Kathy & family. I'm praying for all of you during this difficult. You all become family to all of us.
Eric Sever
left a message on October 31, 2022:
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker at Duke Energy and I've thought of him and you several times since he retired. May the peace of God that passes understanding be with you and the Spirit of God comfort you.
God Bless!
Carolyn S Keasler
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Dear Cathy and family,
Although Bobby's homegoing was a glorious time for him, I know you will need the comfort and strength of God to carry on without him! Just know that I will be praying for you all! I will cherish the memories of seeing you and Bobby at Rock Springs Baptist. Love in Christ,
Carolyn Sanders Keasler
Dan & Jean Crawford
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Dear Cathy & Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Bobby's homegoing. He was a wonderful man and a good friend to everyone that knew him. We are sorry we couldn't come, but as you may or may not have heard Dan has stage 4 prostate cancer and right now is trying to stay at home and not be around people. We hope eventually he will be
able to go somewhere beside the doctor all the time. Please know we love you very much and you are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
thoughts & prayers
Dan & Jean Crawford
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Dear Cathy & Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Bobby's homegoing. He was a wonderful man and a good friend to everyone that knew him. We are sorry we couldn't come, but as you may or may not have heard Dan has stage 4 prostate cancer and right now is trying to stay at home and not be around people. We hope eventually he will be
able to go somewhere beside the doctor all the time. Please know we love you very much and you are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
thoughts & prayers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cecil & Norma Durham
left a message on October 30, 2022:
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Parrish
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Margaret Parker Reece
left a message on October 30, 2022:
We are so sorry to hear about Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Talmadge and Margaret Parker Reece
Joseph (Jody) Bates
left a message on October 29, 2022:
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Robert Bates . Plant a Tree
Harriett Ellenburg Gibson
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy, please accept our sympathy at this sad time. We were sadden to hear of Bobby’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
David and Harriett Gibson
Wayne and Mim Putnam
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Billy, please know that we are holding your family up to the Lord in these times. May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you. God bless. Wayne and Mim Putnam
Chad Clark and Mandy and Tommy Martincic
left a message on October 29, 2022:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Billy has always spoken so highly of his big brother.
Blue Caribbean was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Chad Clark and Mandy and Tommy Martincic. Send Flowers
Steve and Vickie Wimpey
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Bobby was a Great Man and Friend ,,,Enjoyed So Much serving with Bob on the Deacon Board !!! Bob was a great Bass player !! Cathy We are So sorry ,,,We Will be Praying especially for You ,,,AND All of the Family !!! We know where Bob is ,,Heaven ,, And we are headed that Way ,,Safe in the Arms of ,,Jesus,, if l can help in Any Way l sure Will ,,,Please let Me know ,,,Praying For the whole Family,,, And We Love You ALL ??????♥️♥️♥️
Julie Youngblood
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Bob passing. I know Mama thought the world of you both as I do and Mark enjoyed the years he and Bob worked together at Duke. All of your family are in my thoughts and prayers now and the days ahead.
James & Ann Nicholson
left a message on October 29, 2022:
We share our deepest condolences in the fullness of love for all the Bates family. We thank you for the sharing of our lives with you over the many years of life. Bobby has been one of the finest men of God in strength and love for our Lord Jesus Christ , his family and friends. We loved the way Bobby always greeted us with a grin and little laugh “How you doing?” Always full of love. Parting now for only a short time till we are with you again, our Brother and friend with a broken heart now till we share eternity with you we. What a race you have run!
Jim Navarro
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Trent
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.
JimNavarro
Sandra and Randy Crenshaw
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Dear Family, Praying for Gods comfort during this time, until we see him again.
Fall Fantasia was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Sandra and Randy Crenshaw. Send Flowers
Kent Roper
left a message on October 29, 2022:
From Bob's friends at Duke Power Telecom. Bob was a great team mate and friend to us all. With our thoughts and prayers.
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Kent Roper. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy, Brett, Trent, and Brother and Sisters With love and prayers. Shena and William Hendrix, Joseph Bates and Michelle, Melissa Hincher
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Phil and Gail Smith
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy we are so sorry about Bobby. Always loved hearing him teach Sunday School. Godly man. I won't be able to come because Phil just had heart stent yesterday and is having to wear Life Vest, but our prayers are with y'all. Love you
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ronnie Mauldin
left a message on October 29, 2022:
I first met Bob when i worked at Sangamo Electric in the late 60s ,in later years worked at Oconee Nuclear. He was a good man always the same with a smile and friendly conversation. My condolences to Cathy and the rest of his family and friends.
Rita, Melba, Sherry and Dale.
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Praying for your family. We love yall.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Robert Bates . Plant a Tree
Mary Beard
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family what a pleasure it was to know a godly man rest in peace love and miss prayers
Kathy Hall
left a message on October 28, 2022:
Cathy I am so sorry for your loss. You and Bobby lived next to me and my boys on Liberty Highway in your early married days. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Chad and Amy Sellers
left a message on October 28, 2022:
We love yall! Youre in our prayers!!
Sentimental Dreams was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Chad and Amy Sellers. Send Flowers
Siblings Billy Bates, Joan Swords, Jane Wooten, Martha Mauk
left a message on October 28, 2022:
Peace, Prayers and Blessings. We love you all so much. Cherish sweet memories of Bobby.
Summer's Light Bouquet was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Siblings Billy Bates, Joan Swords, Jane Wooten, Martha Mauk. Send Flowers
Sheila Bates
left a message on October 28, 2022:
My heart goes out to Cathy, her boys, their families, and all of Bobby's siblings and their families. Bobby was a wonderful, kind, and gentle person.
Barbara, Teresa & Sheila
left a message on October 28, 2022:
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Sacred Garden Spray was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Barbara, Teresa & Sheila. Send Flowers
Jane Wooten
left a message on October 28, 2022:
My heart is breaking over the loss of my brother. God wanted him to be free of pain and He always knows what's best for us. Prayers for you, Cathy, and for Brett and Trent.
Liberty Mortuary & Holtzclaw Memorials
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Candy Rena (Lab)
left a message on November 1, 2022:
I'm so very sorry Kathy & family. I'm praying for all of you during this difficult. You all become family to all of us.
Eric Sever
left a message on October 31, 2022:
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great friend and co-worker at Duke Energy and I've thought of him and you several times since he retired. May the peace of God that passes understanding be with you and the Spirit of God comfort you.
God Bless!
Carolyn S Keasler
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Dear Cathy and family,
Although Bobby's homegoing was a glorious time for him, I know you will need the comfort and strength of God to carry on without him! Just know that I will be praying for you all! I will cherish the memories of seeing you and Bobby at Rock Springs Baptist. Love in Christ,
Carolyn Sanders Keasler
Dan & Jean Crawford
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Dear Cathy & Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Bobby's homegoing. He was a wonderful man and a good friend to everyone that knew him. We are sorry we couldn't come, but as you may or may not have heard Dan has stage 4 prostate cancer and right now is trying to stay at home and not be around people. We hope eventually he will be
able to go somewhere beside the doctor all the time. Please know we love you very much and you are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
thoughts & prayers
Dan & Jean Crawford
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Dear Cathy & Family:
We were so sorry to hear of Bobby's homegoing. He was a wonderful man and a good friend to everyone that knew him. We are sorry we couldn't come, but as you may or may not have heard Dan has stage 4 prostate cancer and right now is trying to stay at home and not be around people. We hope eventually he will be
able to go somewhere beside the doctor all the time. Please know we love you very much and you are in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
thoughts & prayers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cecil & Norma Durham
left a message on October 30, 2022:
We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy Parrish
left a message on October 30, 2022:
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Margaret Parker Reece
left a message on October 30, 2022:
We are so sorry to hear about Bobby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Talmadge and Margaret Parker Reece
Joseph (Jody) Bates
left a message on October 29, 2022:
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Robert Bates . Plant a Tree
Harriett Ellenburg Gibson
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy, please accept our sympathy at this sad time. We were sadden to hear of Bobby’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
David and Harriett Gibson
Wayne and Mim Putnam
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Billy, please know that we are holding your family up to the Lord in these times. May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you. God bless. Wayne and Mim Putnam
Chad Clark and Mandy and Tommy Martincic
left a message on October 29, 2022:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Billy has always spoken so highly of his big brother.
Blue Caribbean was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Chad Clark and Mandy and Tommy Martincic. Send Flowers
Steve and Vickie Wimpey
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Bobby was a Great Man and Friend ,,,Enjoyed So Much serving with Bob on the Deacon Board !!! Bob was a great Bass player !! Cathy We are So sorry ,,,We Will be Praying especially for You ,,,AND All of the Family !!! We know where Bob is ,,Heaven ,, And we are headed that Way ,,Safe in the Arms of ,,Jesus,, if l can help in Any Way l sure Will ,,,Please let Me know ,,,Praying For the whole Family,,, And We Love You ALL ??????♥️♥️♥️
Julie Youngblood
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of Bob passing. I know Mama thought the world of you both as I do and Mark enjoyed the years he and Bob worked together at Duke. All of your family are in my thoughts and prayers now and the days ahead.
James & Ann Nicholson
left a message on October 29, 2022:
We share our deepest condolences in the fullness of love for all the Bates family. We thank you for the sharing of our lives with you over the many years of life. Bobby has been one of the finest men of God in strength and love for our Lord Jesus Christ , his family and friends. We loved the way Bobby always greeted us with a grin and little laugh “How you doing?” Always full of love. Parting now for only a short time till we are with you again, our Brother and friend with a broken heart now till we share eternity with you we. What a race you have run!
Jim Navarro
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Trent
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.
JimNavarro
Sandra and Randy Crenshaw
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Dear Family, Praying for Gods comfort during this time, until we see him again.
Fall Fantasia was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Sandra and Randy Crenshaw. Send Flowers
Kent Roper
left a message on October 29, 2022:
From Bob's friends at Duke Power Telecom. Bob was a great team mate and friend to us all. With our thoughts and prayers.
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Kent Roper. Send Flowers
Anonymous
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy, Brett, Trent, and Brother and Sisters With love and prayers. Shena and William Hendrix, Joseph Bates and Michelle, Melissa Hincher
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Anonymous. Send Flowers
Phil and Gail Smith
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Cathy we are so sorry about Bobby. Always loved hearing him teach Sunday School. Godly man. I won't be able to come because Phil just had heart stent yesterday and is having to wear Life Vest, but our prayers are with y'all. Love you
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ronnie Mauldin
left a message on October 29, 2022:
I first met Bob when i worked at Sangamo Electric in the late 60s ,in later years worked at Oconee Nuclear. He was a good man always the same with a smile and friendly conversation. My condolences to Cathy and the rest of his family and friends.
Rita, Melba, Sherry and Dale.
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Praying for your family. We love yall.
A memorial tree was planted in memory of Robert Bates . Plant a Tree
Mary Beard
left a message on October 29, 2022:
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family what a pleasure it was to know a godly man rest in peace love and miss prayers
Kathy Hall
left a message on October 28, 2022:
Cathy I am so sorry for your loss. You and Bobby lived next to me and my boys on Liberty Highway in your early married days. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Chad and Amy Sellers
left a message on October 28, 2022:
We love yall! Youre in our prayers!!
Sentimental Dreams was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Chad and Amy Sellers. Send Flowers
Siblings Billy Bates, Joan Swords, Jane Wooten, Martha Mauk
left a message on October 28, 2022:
Peace, Prayers and Blessings. We love you all so much. Cherish sweet memories of Bobby.
Summer's Light Bouquet was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Siblings Billy Bates, Joan Swords, Jane Wooten, Martha Mauk. Send Flowers
Sheila Bates
left a message on October 28, 2022:
My heart goes out to Cathy, her boys, their families, and all of Bobby's siblings and their families. Bobby was a wonderful, kind, and gentle person.
Barbara, Teresa & Sheila
left a message on October 28, 2022:
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Sacred Garden Spray was purchased for the family of Robert Bates by Barbara, Teresa & Sheila. Send Flowers
Jane Wooten
left a message on October 28, 2022:
My heart is breaking over the loss of my brother. God wanted him to be free of pain and He always knows what's best for us. Prayers for you, Cathy, and for Brett and Trent.
Liberty Mortuary & Holtzclaw Memorials
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