William Ray "Bill" Bates, 74, of Kannapolis, N.C. passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 surrounded by his family.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1937 in Marion, N.C. to the late William Clay Bates and the late Edna Mae Nunn Bates.
Also preceding him in death is his younger brother Jimmy Clay Bates of Kannapolis and a sister, Arlene Foster.
"Bill", as he was referred to, created a beautiful family and a wonderful life for himself during his 74 years on this earth.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the early years of 1960. After leaving the military he returned to Kannapolis where he held many important positions in Cannon Mills.
He then was self employed in business and real estate and continued to manage multi properties until his passing.
He married Helen Ann Henry Bates Renegar and was married to her for 42 years. She continued to serve as his closest friend until the end.
He worked tirelessly helping to develop and then coaching 15 years for the Kannap"Bill'olis Little League, teaching young men to love the sport of baseball as he did. He was involved in community resources helping wherever he could. He was an active member of the Kannapolis Moose Lodge for more than 40 years and during that time he held many official positions.
He enjoyed spending time there and creating close friends. He had an infectious laugh that could make anyone smile and laugh along with him. He was the type of man that you could ask any favor of and he would do whatever he could to lend a hand. He was a very generous man and willing to help anyone in need. He was known to many as "Daddy Bill". Above all else he loved his family. He loved to take his family on vacations and always enjoyed having his grandchildren around him. His home and his family were his most important things and he always had an open door.
Bill will be remembered by all who knew him or knew of him. He had a special light about him that drew people to want to know him better. He was characterized by one of his nurses as "being bigger than life" even in his last days.
Burial: Carolina Memorial Park.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1937 in Marion, N.C. to the late William Clay Bates and the late Edna Mae Nunn Bates.
Also preceding him in death is his younger brother Jimmy Clay Bates of Kannapolis and a sister, Arlene Foster.
"Bill", as he was referred to, created a beautiful family and a wonderful life for himself during his 74 years on this earth.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the early years of 1960. After leaving the military he returned to Kannapolis where he held many important positions in Cannon Mills.
He then was self employed in business and real estate and continued to manage multi properties until his passing.
He married Helen Ann Henry Bates Renegar and was married to her for 42 years. She continued to serve as his closest friend until the end.
He worked tirelessly helping to develop and then coaching 15 years for the Kannap"Bill'olis Little League, teaching young men to love the sport of baseball as he did. He was involved in community resources helping wherever he could. He was an active member of the Kannapolis Moose Lodge for more than 40 years and during that time he held many official positions.
He enjoyed spending time there and creating close friends. He had an infectious laugh that could make anyone smile and laugh along with him. He was the type of man that you could ask any favor of and he would do whatever he could to lend a hand. He was a very generous man and willing to help anyone in need. He was known to many as "Daddy Bill". Above all else he loved his family. He loved to take his family on vacations and always enjoyed having his grandchildren around him. His home and his family were his most important things and he always had an open door.
Bill will be remembered by all who knew him or knew of him. He had a special light about him that drew people to want to know him better. He was characterized by one of his nurses as "being bigger than life" even in his last days.
Burial: Carolina Memorial Park.
William Ray "Bill" Bates, 74, of Kannapolis, N.C. passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 surrounded by his family.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1937 in Marion, N.C. to the late William Clay Bates and the late Edna Mae Nunn Bates.
Also preceding him in death is his younger brother Jimmy Clay Bates of Kannapolis and a sister, Arlene Foster.
"Bill", as he was referred to, created a beautiful family and a wonderful life for himself during his 74 years on this earth.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the early years of 1960. After leaving the military he returned to Kannapolis where he held many important positions in Cannon Mills.
He then was self employed in business and real estate and continued to manage multi properties until his passing.
He married Helen Ann Henry Bates Renegar and was married to her for 42 years. She continued to serve as his closest friend until the end.
He worked tirelessly helping to develop and then coaching 15 years for the Kannap"Bill'olis Little League, teaching young men to love the sport of baseball as he did. He was involved in community resources helping wherever he could. He was an active member of the Kannapolis Moose Lodge for more than 40 years and during that time he held many official positions.
He enjoyed spending time there and creating close friends. He had an infectious laugh that could make anyone smile and laugh along with him. He was the type of man that you could ask any favor of and he would do whatever he could to lend a hand. He was a very generous man and willing to help anyone in need. He was known to many as "Daddy Bill". Above all else he loved his family. He loved to take his family on vacations and always enjoyed having his grandchildren around him. His home and his family were his most important things and he always had an open door.
Bill will be remembered by all who knew him or knew of him. He had a special light about him that drew people to want to know him better. He was characterized by one of his nurses as "being bigger than life" even in his last days.
Burial: Carolina Memorial Park.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1937 in Marion, N.C. to the late William Clay Bates and the late Edna Mae Nunn Bates.
Also preceding him in death is his younger brother Jimmy Clay Bates of Kannapolis and a sister, Arlene Foster.
"Bill", as he was referred to, created a beautiful family and a wonderful life for himself during his 74 years on this earth.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the early years of 1960. After leaving the military he returned to Kannapolis where he held many important positions in Cannon Mills.
He then was self employed in business and real estate and continued to manage multi properties until his passing.
He married Helen Ann Henry Bates Renegar and was married to her for 42 years. She continued to serve as his closest friend until the end.
He worked tirelessly helping to develop and then coaching 15 years for the Kannap"Bill'olis Little League, teaching young men to love the sport of baseball as he did. He was involved in community resources helping wherever he could. He was an active member of the Kannapolis Moose Lodge for more than 40 years and during that time he held many official positions.
He enjoyed spending time there and creating close friends. He had an infectious laugh that could make anyone smile and laugh along with him. He was the type of man that you could ask any favor of and he would do whatever he could to lend a hand. He was a very generous man and willing to help anyone in need. He was known to many as "Daddy Bill". Above all else he loved his family. He loved to take his family on vacations and always enjoyed having his grandchildren around him. His home and his family were his most important things and he always had an open door.
Bill will be remembered by all who knew him or knew of him. He had a special light about him that drew people to want to know him better. He was characterized by one of his nurses as "being bigger than life" even in his last days.
Burial: Carolina Memorial Park.
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