James Clyde Bates
October 17, 1942 ~ June 10, 2003
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
James Clyde Bates, 60, of 8 Becky Lane, Fairview, died Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Clyde James and Hazel Brown Bates. Mr. Bates was employed as a supervisor for Rental Uniform Service and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
He is survived by his stepmother, Faye Bates of Asheville; a daughter, Karen Suttles, and her husband the Rev. Robert Suttles, of Mooresville; two sons, Randy and Keith Bates both of Fairview; three grandchildren, Clinton Suttles, Tiffany Bates, and Jonathan Suttles; four sisters, Sandra Dunn of Mooresville, Marcia Metcalf of Weaverville, Shirley Gregory of Easley, SC., and Linda Freeman of Leicester; and his friend and former wife, Glenna Bates of Fairview.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Revs. Cecil Robinson and Donald Hare officiating. Burial will be in Tweed’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 Thursday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian and at other times will be at the home of Glenna Bates, 301 Old Fort Road, Fairview.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 270 Overlook Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Faye, Sandra, Marcia, Randy, Karen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I just learned of James’ passing when I stumbled upon his grave while visiting another loved one at Tweed’s Chapel. James, Glenna, Vivian (my first wife) and I had some good times when we were ‘young and foolish.’ I am deeply saddened by his passing. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.