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Obituary for Larry David Bates
Larry Bates “Kimosabe”, age 73, of Brownfield, IL passed away on September 21, 2019 at home. He was born on October 7, 1945 in Metropolis, IL to Douglas and Helen (Fowler) Bates. Larry served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing and working on cars. Larry loved to travel and helping family and friends. He had fought cancer since May of 2018. Larry is survived by daughter, Tanna Sue Bates of Quincy, IL; one grandson, Tyler Bates USAF Baltimore; two sisters, Sharon Orlowski of Portland, OR, Susan Shepard of Brownfield, IL; two brothers, Bobby Gene ”Leroy” Bates of Grantsburg, IL, Jerry (April) Farris; special nephew, Douglas A. (Wanda) Bates of Lake in the Hills, IL; niece, nephew, many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ray Bates, Stephan Bates; sister-in-law, Carlene (Dale) Bates. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, IL. Funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the funeral home. Pastor Tommy Dutton will conduct the service. Burial will follow at the Reevesville Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Post 9227 and American Legion Post 719 of Golconda, and US NAVY Funeral Honors Team at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: NRA Foundation 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 or Cancer Treatment Centers of America, cancercenter.com
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