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Friday, December 3, 2021
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Richard Williams “Ricky” Bates, Sr. of Vernon Hill, VA passed away November 28, 2021. He was born in Halifax County, VA on December 4, 1959 and was 61 years of age. He was the son of Geneva W. Bates and the late Charles Albert Bates, III.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Ricky also was an Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America and was a former member of the Oak Level Volunteer Fire Department.
Ricky Bates is survived by:
His Mother
Geneva W. Bates of Vernon Hill
His Son
Richard W. “Ric” Bates, Jr. and wife Rhonda of Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Two Grandchildren
Cooper Rogers and Ginger Rogers of Ocean Isle Beach, NC
His Sister
Susan McLamb and husband Chuck of Vernon Hill
Niece and Nephews
Sidney McLamb, Jacob McLamb, Charles A. Bates V, and wife Mandy
Great Nieces
Maylee and Hattie Bates
***Preceded in death by***
His Father
Charles Albert Bates, III
His Brother
Charles Albert “Al” Bates IV
A funeral service will be held Friday, December 3, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ken Hanson officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service and other times at his home.
For memorials, please consider Oak Level Volunteer Fire Department, 2019 Oak Level Rd., Halifax, VA 24558 or Asbury United Methodist Church, 2101 Asbury Church Rd., Vernon Hill, VA 24597
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
Friday, December 3, 2021
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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