Gary Bates, 69, of Woodstock, GA quietly passed from this life on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Gary was born December 27, 1953, in Cleveland, OH to the late Arliss and Jean Bates. He married Donna in 1973 and had two children. His job with Carrier brought the family to Georgia in 1984. Where he became the top salesperson in the country. He later started his own business where he worked until his passing. He coached his son's little league baseball team for 9 years. Gary loved to work with hands and taught his family and friends how to do home repair and remodeling.
Gary is survived by his sister Diane Bates, two children Deanna Hobbs and Christopher Bates,
and 3 grandchildren William, Thorin, and Sarah.
The family will receive friends at Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St., Woodstock, GA
30188 on December 3, 2023, from 2-4pm
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Bates family.