Travis Bates, 61, of Waco, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. A private, family memorial service will be held at a later date. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Travis was born January 5, 1952 to Leon and Eunice (Dean) Bates in Chatanooga, TN. In 1992, he married Judy Autry. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband who took joy in caring for and playing with his grandchildren, as well as an excellent BBQ cook. Travis also liked to hunt, most specifically, deer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Martha Holt; a daughter, Linda Cote; and one grandson, Ronnie Edwards.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Eddie Thornton of Cleburne and Toby Bates of GA; five daughters, Cindy Daniel and husband Al of CA, Kim Bates of AL, Wendy Edwards and husband Mark of Rio Vista, Tina Hall of Riesel, and Cathy Bossard of Moody; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four sisters, Linda Clanton and husband Wayne of AL, Charlene Talley and husband Redman of TN, Teresa Veal and husband Ricky of AL, and Libby Lott and husband Michael of AL; and many more friends and family members.
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From Providence surgery-we are so sorry for your loss and ours. Travis was a wonderful person and a great volunteer. We will surely miss him.
Travis was a wonderful Volunteer. He will be missed by the Volunteers as well as the patients.
Another dear hunter has crossed over the beautiful bridge. May God keep your fa,ily at pease and comfortable thru these hard times. I love you mom and may God comfort you.
Dear Judy and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed going to cardiac rehab and seeing Travis’ smiling face. We had loads of fun and he will be greatly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
We all love you and will miss you may god watch over you.
Judy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Travis will certainly be missed.
Honey,I miss you so much already I don’t know how life will be without you. But just knowing you will be waiting for me makes it all worth wild. K
The memories of our childhood will never fade with time.
The love we shared as a family will always be in our hearts.
The time we spent together in the last few days of your life is just a token compared to eternity we shall share in heaven.
Charlene and Redmond Talley
Teresa and Ricky Veal
Libby and Michael Lopp
Linda and Wayne Clanton
charlene i have wondered about you @ your son @ redmond i saw this death on ob line hope all of you are well me ok
I just wanted to let you know how much I love you, I am going to miss seeing you and hearing your voice. I know we have another angel watching over. I Love You.