Joseph Carlton (Joe) Bates, Iii

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Carlton Bates III of Chapin died on October 4, 2017, at the age of 73.  Joe is survived by his wife Martha Bates and their children Scott Bates, Dawn (Wyman) Brannon, Amy (Gary) Hinton, Jackie (Stephen) Jones, and Jodi (Miles) Baltzegar. Grandchildren include Ashley (Caleb), Emilie, Carson, Dalton, Taylor, Kelsey, Wyman, Kayan, and Hunter.  Also, by two brothers John (Joy) and Paul, two sisters Linda (Ken) and June (John), and nephews and nieces.  Joe was preceded in death by his daughter Marsh Bates, brother Jackie and sister Mary.  Joe was a member of the Jamil Shriner Temple.  We invite family and friends to join us for a celebration of life on Saturday, October 14 ^th at his home in Chapin at 11 am for fellowship and memories.