Robert "Bob"

Bates, Jr.

Robert "Bob" O. Bates, Jr., 82, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 1:00 pm with Lem Prince officiating. Bob was born on February 27, 1940 to the late Robert Owen Bates & Joyce M. Davis in Russellville, AL. He married Antoinette Svendsen Bates, who survives. He retired as a Mechanic from Greyhound and owned and operated American Diesel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half brother, Amiel E. Davis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary – 425 Covington Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792.