JAMES L. BATES, 62, of Hoagland, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, 5:12 p.m., at Dupont Hospital. He was born on Sept. 6, 1947. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Betty J. Bates of Hoagland; daughters, Tina M. (Matt) Thompson and Jenny L. (Joe) Cenko, both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Bill (Joyce) Bates, Terry Bates, Tom Bates, Judd Hargis Jr., Joe Hargis and Tim Hargis; sisters, Sandy (Mike) Roese, Betty (Russell) Scriver, Bonnie (Jim) Clutter, Shirley Moore, Diana Franklin, Cindy (Frank) Fry, Mary Ann (Steve) Weeks, Mary Alice (Wes) Yeager, and Carol (Stan) Spaw; four grandchildren; grandson, Jeffrey J. Cenko; and granddaughters, Jessica J. Cenko, Megan K. Thompson and Lauren T. Thompson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Dave Hargis; and both parents, Judd and Juanita Hargis. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., with visitation one hour before service. Visitation also from 3 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials to the Bates family. Visit www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com
