"I will remember you from the family reunion at the Motta\'s. I remember your great smile and sense of humor."
In loving memory of
Basil B. Bates Sr.
March 31, 1937 - July 12, 2022
Basil B. Bates Sr.
Canton - Basil B. Bates Sr., 85, of Canton, passed away at 5 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at The Loft. He was born on March 31, 1937 in Marietta to Basil E. and Minnie (Montanye) Bates. Basil married Elizabeth Correllus on May 4, 1957 in East Falmouth, MA. She survives along with seven children; Basil B. Bates Jr. Patrick L. Bates and Shawn (Jennifer) Bates all of Canton, Teresa (Joseph) Stephens of Cantonment, FL, Michael (Diana) Bates of O'Fallon, MO, Kevin (Danielle) Bates of Duluth, GA and Charles (Michelanne) Bates of Cheyenne, WY, step-brother Charlie Bill (Melodee) Rudolph of Lewistown, half -sister Sharlee Porter Bates of Canton, sister-in-law Lynda Bates of Canton, thirty-two grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Robert Bates and Phillip Bates.
Basil retired from the US Air Force in 1975 and later worked and retired from Xerox after 19 years. He was in the model "A" car club "Forever 4". He also was a Boy Scout leader in the Explorers and loved hunting and fishing.
Services will be 2 pm Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory where visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials can be made to either Wounded Warriors Project or the Alzheimer's Association.
To view Basil's DVD or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss "
"Shawn So sorry to hear about you dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have been there and it is not easy. Carol Fraikes Poindexter"
"My deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, May fond memories and Jesus loving words found at John 11:25 carry you through and beyond this difficult time of mourning. "
"Shawn and Betty, so sorry to hear of Basil\'s passing. Hugs and condolences to you and your whole family."
"Shawn, so very sorry for your loss. Blessings to your family and to his many friends. Sincerely, Deb Kuchan"
"Betty, So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed many trips in the ?A?s?. He also was my instructor for crypto school in the Air Force. ( small world)"
"Betty, I?m so sorry to hear of Basil?s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"Betty and family, I?m so sorry to hear of Basil?s passing. You 2 were such an inspiration to me. I loved it when either of you met me at the mailbox and told me about your trips, how you met and the places you had lived before you built the house on rural route 5, May Basil Rest In Peace & his family find peace while grieving his loss. Sincerely, Sue Biswell "
"My Thoughts & Prayers are with the Entire Bates Family! Gloria (McMeen) Reed"
"Prayers to All of the Family. Teresa McMeen"
"Sending condolences to Basil Jr. and all the family."
"We met Basil and Betty when they were our sponsors when went to Anchorage. That was the beginning of a long and wonderful friendship with all the Bates. Basil was one of the best men I have ever known. So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, Betty and all of the kids and grandkids."
"Betty I am so very sorry to hear of Basil?s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Betty, so sorry about Basil passing. Hugs and prayers to all of your family. "
"Betty I\'m sorry to hear about Basil passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers "