Robert E. “Pete” Bates, 62, of Marion, KY. died January 18, 2020 at his home in Marion, KY.
Survivors include his children, Channa (Chris) Woodall of Murray, KY., April (Anthony) Timms of Arkansas, Toni (Eddie) Yarbrough of Arkansas, Bobby (Kayla) Bates of Smyrna, TN. and Rochelle Bates of Marion, KY.; several grandchildren; sisters, Leda Martin and Brenda Sigler both of Fredonia, KY. and Joyce Bates of Marion, KY. and brothers, William Wayne Bates of Beulah, KY. and Boyd James (Kathy) Bates of Fredonia, KY.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sybrena Bates; parents, Ray R. and Ruth Bates and brothers, Mark Allen Bates and Johnny Ray Bates.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Monday January 20, 2020 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM until service time Monday.