He was born in Pep, New Mexico on November 24, 1932. He was married to Pauline Williams on January 17, 1951. Johnny received a BBA in Management from Texas Tech University.
Johnny worked in all facets of the trucking industry for 63 years. He had a passion for trucks and auto mechanics.
He is survived by his Wife, Pauline; Children, John Douglas Bates, Marilyn Jan Bates; Grandchildren, Jesse Bates and wife Alison; and Siblings, Travis Bates, Joe Bates, Aaron Bates, Josephine Cook and Peggy Anderson.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Messiah Baptist Church in Richland Hills 76118