Joseph Shedrick Bates Sr's Obituary
Joseph S. Bates, Sr, 65, of Ellenton, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at home with his wife by his side. Born October 8, 1956 in Poughkeepsie New York, he was one of five children to the late Shedrick Bates Jr and Margaret (Hart) Bates. Joseph worked as a heavy equipment operator for nearly 40 years. He loved playing in the dirt so much so that his son, Shawn also worked as a heavy equipment operator by his side. He enjoyed traveling across the U.S. in his RV. One of his most favorite destinations was North Carolina.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen.
He will be remembered and missed by his loving wife, Robin (Rosenthal) Bates; his children and stepchildren, Shawn Bates, Joseph Bates Jr., Julie Thompson, Justin Kicklighter and Jeremy Kicklighter; his 14 grandchildren and his siblings, Shed, Patty and Kathy.
Per his wishes, private arrangements have been entrusted to Skyway Memorial Funeral Home, Palmetto, FL.
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