Honor thy father and mother. 
Exodus 20:12

A biblical command, but for me it has been my purpose and joy to honor my father and my mother with the life they gave me. 
They deserve nothing less.  

I will breathe for them.  I will see for them. I will live with the integrity and grace both parents displayed.   

Oh how I miss him already and have missed my mother for years.  The memory of lives well lived and loved well shared will guide my way...in my hopes to honor them all my days.  

I love you Daddy!  I love you Mommy! 

Forever ❤️❤️


"We cannot love without being broken, yet we cannot continue to love without being stronger than our brokenness."
~Jocelyn Soriano

My sweet, sweet father. There are no words to express the deep pride, love, and respect I feel for you my darling. This hurt, this ache of losing you has left a massive hole in my life. I did not know pain until I had to let both you and Mommy go. Oh Daddy, you were everything to me, my protector, my guide, my anchor, my crown. How will I live without you?

Go in peace, Daddy. Touch the horizon. Find your true and eternal life. I know we will meet again. Hold me in your heart.

I adore you, Daddy.

Dawn

Prayers to the Donawa family, it is difficult to lose the Patriarch and you all were very close and My family and I send condolences.

I always remember his smile as he enter the room he always was such a happy person i enjoy his storys and as his oes sister i salute you my brother thank you for all your information and encouraging words you giving me . i rememnber out trip home from delware riding in car with you rob and my son zack and zar thank you for being there for us akways rip my brother

Uncle Eddie was always a reminder of where we come from, and our legacy of love, intellect, service, and a life well-lived! He was such a fun-loving personality, with a razor sharp wit & sense of humor. Since I didn’t get to meet my Papa Leslie, Uncle Eddie was a living walking reminder of their bond as brothers. I felt that. I love how Uncle Eddie always lit up a room. Consistently positive, gentle, and just adorable. At family gatherings, he was always one that I sought out, to hear stories, and also to be seen. He made me feel seen and heard. I am grateful for that example. 

Papa was one of the coolest Elders I've ever meet.  Always a smile on his face whenever I was around. He always made me feel welcomed. To have a man of such stature and honor cross over to the other side is truly a lost to us all. My Loving condolences to all the family. 

Drawn on the iPad by Papa on August 1, 2017 at Grandma Ethel’s 80th Birthday BBQ celebration in Middletown, DE ( at the tender age of 92!) 

As a kid my only memory of "Papa"
was when my dad Eddie, known to most of you as "Binky" took me to an African American Street fair in Downtown Brooklyn. Some of Papa's artwork was displayed. I don't remember much I but do remember appreciating his creativity. As years went on I only had limited interactions but thanks to my Aunt Tina, Aunt Dawn, my cousins Ashlei, & Nia  and my sister Tiffiny I was able to reconnect with Papa and the entire family. As an adult my fondest memory was seeing Papa at his 90th birthday celebration. I remember thinking this man has so much of what the kids nowadays call "Swag" LOL. He was handsome, super confident, articulate and sharp! I want to make my mark on the world, age gracefully and leave a legacy like he did! I'll do my best! I'm proud he was my grandfather and I'm proud to carry on the name Bates. As a matter of fact most of my friends and associates refer to me simply as "Bates" I love it! and I think I wear it well. Thanks Papa and I pray you have a peaceful journey RIP! 

My Uncle, has transition from this place of life to a place of Greater Life. I will remember my Uncle Eddie,  as being like the pied piper of stories, you would follow him to keep hearing his great adventures. 
May you have fair winds and following seas. Semper Fortes (Always Courageous)
Carlton & Family 

Eddie, Just one of my loving brothers who will always have a place by my heart. 
An Artist not only on the canvas but as a Brother & Loving family man.
Catherine 

I, Barbara, send my love and condolence to the family in the passing of Mr. Edward Bates, aka, pa pa Eddie. I honor the memory of meeting him and communicating with him in 2016, at my mom's 80th birthday party in Delaware. I will always remember his smiling face and soft voice. Rest in power pa pa Eddie. To the family stay strong as life goes on until it stops. Hugs and kisses to all Barbie.🥰😘

Grandpa, I thank God for the wonderful times that we shared together, the phone calls, all of the knowledge you shared with me about our family and where we come from. I'll never forget the day you took me shopping, I had to be about 7 at the time, and you picked out a beautiful two-piece crocheted outfit, it was colorful and beautiful, but I didn't want it. I wanted this other two-piece set that was similar to what Aunt Dawn had. You were so disappointed because the set that I wanted wasn't anywhere as beautiful as the outfit that you chose for me. You asked me three times was I sure and I said yes. That was one of the worst choices I made to this day .  I love you, grandpa. Love always Tiffiny

I adored this Uncle of mine he was a jokester 
I arrived one day at the apartment and he was painting, I said Uncle Eddie please! Paint a portrait of me, I was so happy so he told me to sit in the chair, so I sat there for hour’s posing and  Aunt Gladys would bring me something to drink but she was smiling but I thought I was doing a good job , Toy was laughing so hard she was crying but I dismissed it , Aunt Gladys turned red from laughing so hard  I jumped out of that chair Uncle Eddie what are you doing? I was shocked he was painting horses!!! Lol somewhere in his collections is my horses 
I had fond memories of My Auntie Gladys and Uncle Eddie May they continue their restful journey your loving Niece Linda 

OBITUARY

Edward Stephenson Bates

June 5, 1925 – January 29, 2021

Claude R. Boyd - Caratozzolo Funeral Home

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