Allen Ray Bates
Sep 18, 1947 - Nov 19, 2017
Posted by: Ann Weber
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Allen Ray Bates, passed this life peacefully on November 19th, 2017,
while in the home of his children, being closely surrounded at all times
by loving, compassionate and loyal Family members, who to Allen, always
came first. Through God’s gentle grace Allen remained comfortable
despite a difficult ending to a tough battle with Pancreatic Cancer
starting in June, 2017, just 5 months prior.
Allen Ray Bates only just celebrated turning age 70, had also recently
retired from Williams Company, of Ft. Worth, Texas as a Municipal
Agent/Liaison, thoroughly enjoying his career over the past decade in
the oil & gas industry. He previously worked as a Project Manager for
WFI, and US Cellular where he spent another ten years working and making
friends there. Allen also spent 12 years, just after college, as a City
Manager in several Oklahoma towns; Nowata, Sulphur, Durant and Hominy.
His smile was warm and caring, as he was but a gentle and giving soul.
He held his family closest and adored his two children, who were truly
the light of his life. All of the grandkids enjoyed their Papa Allen,
but not nearly as much as he enjoyed them. Allen graduated from Oklahoma
State University, in Stillwater, Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Political Science in 1969. Graduating from Nowata High School in 1965 as
an active member of the Marching Band, Allen grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma
in the Home of his parents, John and Lucille Bates born to them, on
September 18th, 1947. He was very proud to have shared this birthday,
with his loving daughter, Carrie Ann.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Lucille Bates, a sister
Joan Lavina, one step-brother, Dewey Ward and two brothers; Jerald Lee
and Richard John Bates
He is survived and will be mourned and severely missed by
His one young son, Barry Alan Bates and grandson Aiden Mahon Bates of
Verdigris, Ok
His only daughter, Carrie Ann Dick and son-in-law Jerrod, grandkids;
Katelyn, Bond, Presleigh and Lincoln of Broken Arrow, Ok
His oldest brother, David and wife Sandy of Tulsa, Ok
His youngest brother, Robert and wife Janet of Lawrence, Ks
3 step-sisters respectively; Patty Taylor, Pam Sloan, and Penny Lawrence
Memorial Services will be held at the Stumpff-Nowata Funeral Home
Chapel. Saturday Dec. 2nd, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., with Full Military Honors
at the graveside following.
A Celebration of Life will be held soon at
the Families discretion, time and date TBA. The family requests that
instead of flowers, contributions or memorials can be made to the Allen
Bates Trust or directly to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN.ORG
and click on the Donate Now button) in Memory or Honor of Allen Bates
Family Trusts name, to further research in early detection and new
treatments, as of this year, 2017, it is now the 3rd leading cause of
cancer-related death in the United States, surpassing breast cancer.
Allen would ask simply, that you all be aware.
In Loving memory of our Father, your friend:
Allen Ray Bates
Friends who wish may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at
www.stumpff.org
Cemetery Details
Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery
1100 S. Pecan
Nowata, OK, 74048
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