Donald Eugene Bates
December 29, 1950 - February 1, 2021
Don E. Bates, age 70, of Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by his parents: Edna Mae Hughes and Donald Franklin Bates, brother: Mike Bates. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife: Linda J. Bates, of Sweetwater; step-children: Bobby Duggan, of Pulaski, TN, Barry and Deana Duggan, of Sweetwater, Denise Davis, of Lenoir City; grandchildren: Leslie Veal, Curcha Walker, Broedy Duggan, Briley Duggan, Baylor Duggan, Ashley Bucciarelli, Jeremy Jessen, Brittany Merriott; great-grandchildren: Misty, Marcus, Olivia, Tucker, Amelia, Campbell, Blaise, Livi, Hunter, Hayven, Heavenly, Kinsley, Steven; great-great-grandchild: Lennox Veal; sister: Donna Henry, of Kentucky; brothers: Richard Bates and Jerry Bates, of Texas. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M, with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 P.M. with Dr. Gerald Atkins officiating, with full military honors provided by members of the Sweetwater Gold Star V.F.W. Post 5156. Kyker Funeral Homes, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements. www.kykerfuneralhomes.com
Don E. Bates, age 70, of Sweetwater, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. Preceded in death by his parents: Edna Mae Hughes and Donald Franklin Bates, brother: Mike Bates. He was a veteran of... View Obituary & Service Information
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