Gary Michael Bates I, age 64, of Eight Mile, Alabama passed away on Saturday March 30, 2019. Gary was born April 9, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama. He loved to live life his way, hardworking and an outsdoorman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and sharing laughter with friends.
Preceded in death by his father Carl Bates, mother Vonciel Bates, brothers; Charles, Ronnie and Freddie Bates, sisters; Evelyn Bates and Gloria McMillian. Survivors include his children Gary (Vicky) Bates, Brandon (Jennifer) Bates, Anna Bates, Crystal Bates, Dillon Bates, Denver Bates, Mary Bates, and Paige Bates, 2 brothers, 4 sisters and many grandchildren.
A visitation for Gary will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36606. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 2:30 PM at Miller Cemetery, Eight Mile Alabama. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com for the Bates family.