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Wayne Bates

09/23/1963 - 09/28/2018

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Obituary For Wayne Bates

Wayne McKinley Bates Sr., 55, of Sherman, TX, is golfing with the angels as of September 28, 2018. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, TX. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, TX. Services will be officiated by Pastor Billy Snedden. Big Wayne was born in Odessa, TX to Melvin and Betty Bates on September 23, 1963. He graduated from White Oak High School in 1982. He married Patricia Sanders on September 5, 1987, where they have spent the last 31 years happily in Sherman, TX. He worked in sales for Morrison Supply for the last 28 years. He belonged to a weekly Thursday night safety organization at Cellarman’s and a Sunday golf group with amazing friends. He regularly hunted with his loving brothers in East Texas. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents. Wayne is survived by his love Patricia, his children Shalynn (Daddy’s Girl) and Wayne Jr. (Bubba), his siblings Edward and Debbie Bates, Melvin and Dee Ann Bates, Albert and Katherine Bates, Brenda and Alan Bradshaw, grandchildren Aiden (Monster) Bates, Abby (Baby Girl) Vansickle, Keelan (Lil’ Man) Bates, Hendrix (Sniffaloffagus) Hagan, and Halen (Monkey) Hagan, and many nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers are Eric Krapf, Terry Hindsley, John Searfoss, Charlie Sims, John Gannon, Gary Duncan, Tom Fair, Randy Owens, and Bill Hayth. In honor of Wayne, we are encouraging people wear their Longhorns attire the night of visitation. The Bates Family would like to extend our sincere thanks to Kassie Winchester in her attempts to save his life. We would also like to thank the staff at TMC for all their efforts. Lastly, a special thanks to our rock, Diana Hindsley, for her never ending love and support. We love you.

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  • 10/05/2018

    David Arnold

    So many memories ,gone way to soon, prayers for the family. ~ David Arnold, Alvin, Texas

  • 10/05/2018

    Melissa Mason

    Dear Bates Family, I am saddened to learn of Wayne's passing. He was one of my first students at White Oak and was also a friend as were all of the family members. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Melissa Mason ~ Melissa Mason, Longview, Texas

  • 10/04/2018

    Kaila Bandy

    Trish and family you are all in our prayers and thoughts you have been so wonderful and kind it has been an blessing to know you all and i hope that you find peace in knowing he is without pain and will be remembered as a wonderful and kind man and loving father and grandfather. These times are hard but you are strong and have the support of many ? ~ Kaila Bandy, Denison, Texas

  • 10/04/2018

    kalesa weatherby

    such a sweet guy with god now lots of love and prayers to you cuz love to you and your family ~ kalesa weatherby, kilgore, Texas

  • 10/04/2018

    Teresa Anderson

    I love the first line of Wayne's obit! It was perfect! I am so very sorry for your loss. Wayne will be greatly missed by many and forever remembered. I am a former co-worker of Wayne (1990-2001). ~ Teresa Anderson, Madill, Oklahoma

  • 10/04/2018

    Sharon Bateman

    I work for Alverson Refrigeration and although I have never met Wayne in person, every time I needed a part number or a price, I always hoped Wayne would answer the phone, because he was so knowledgeable and very kind and helpful, he will be greatly missed by not only his co-workers, family and friends, but also by strangers that he never met but talked to on the phone. I pray that God will comfort his family through their loss, he was one of the good guys. ~ Sharon Bateman, Sherman, Texas

  • 10/03/2018

    Floyd & Karon Wingo

    Floyd and I will cherish the memories of the wonderful times we had growing up together, your smile, and your friendship. We love you Wayne. Prayers are with the Bates family now and in the days to come. Rest in peace sweet friend. ~ Floyd & Karon Wingo, White Oak, Texas

  • 10/03/2018

    Sjalynn Bates

    I'll see you later daddy, I love you and I'll always be your daddy's girl. Save a seat for me right next to you cause I miss you like crazy. ~ Sjalynn Bates, Sherman, Texas

  • 10/03/2018

    Dominique and Makakia

    Malakai says he misses you a lot and loves his Uncle Wayne so much and to tell god hi for him. You will be dearly missed and you will always be dearly loved. ~ Dominique and Makakia

  • 10/03/2018

    Joyce Anderson

    I'm sorry for your lost . Joyce Anderson ~ Joyce Anderson, White Oak, Texas

  • 10/03/2018

    Kassie Winchester

    ~ Kassie Winchester, Sherman, Texas

  • 10/03/2018

    Aubree Saber

    My heart goes to my family out there who are hurting, may God be with you. ~ Aubree Saber, Fort Myers, Florida

  • 10/01/2018

    Eric Krapf

    I love you Uncle Wayne ~ Eric Krapf, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Todd Weeks

    I pray that GOD bless this family and give them peace and comfort as they grieve the loss of this awesome Man. Wayne was a very good friend and we shared many great times together. I know he will be truly missed. God has called home another special Angel. ~ Todd Weeks, White Oak, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Dennis Haliburton

    So sorry for your family Wayne was a good guy. ~ Dennis Haliburton, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Nancy Shirley

    I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne. My thoughts and prayers are with you Trish and all of your family. ~ Nancy Shirley, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Chuck Willis

    Sorry to hear of your lost praying for you ~ Chuck Willis, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Wayne was a wonderful person. Will never forget him Im so very sorry for you all. Prayers going your way

  • 09/30/2018

    Jim Grubbs

    In loving memory of a wonderful person. Will truly be missed. ~ Jim Grubbs, LONGVIEW, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Kim Grubbs Benson

    Prayers for the entire Bates family. ~ Kim Grubbs Benson, White oak, Texas

  • 09/30/2018

    Jeff & Terri Myers

    We are so sorry for your loss ~ Jeff & Terri Myers, Longview, Texas

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