Joe Don Bates
September 6, 1952 - December 27, 2018
Joe Don Bates, 66, of High Springs, FL passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Mr. Bates was born on September 6, 1952 in Brush Creek, TN. He lived in High Springs for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and having his family around made him happy. Mr. Bates is survived by his daughter, Beverly A. Hamrick of Lake City, FL; grandchildren, Morgan Benton and David J. Benton, both of High Springs, FL; great-granddaughter, Kaylee Benton of High Springs, FL; brother, J. Lloyd Bates of High Springs, FL and sister, Joyce Mullins of High Springs, FL. He is preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Bates, parents, Joe F. Bates and Emma Mae Sheppard and his sister, Barbara Brannen. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 11:00 am at Summit Baptist Church, High Springs, FL with Bro. Bobby Clyatt officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery in Alachua, FL. A visitation will be held Monday evening, December 31, 2018 at Summit Baptist Church in High Springs, FL between 6 and 8 pm. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland, 352-493-0050 and Cross City, 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at, rickgoodingfuneralhmones.com
Joe Don Bates, 66, of High Springs, FL passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. Mr. Bates was born on September 6, 1952 in Brush Creek, TN. He lived in High Springs for 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and having his family around made... View Obituary & Service Information