Douglas "Doug" Walter Bates Jr., age 36, of Houston, TX, passed away March 31, 2019. He was born February 2, 1983, in Dearborn, MI, to Doug Walter Bates Sr. and Anita Marie (Herman) Bates. Douglas was a manager in the Global Mobility tax practice at PWC, receiving his Bachelor's degree from Sam Houston University in Huntsville, TX. He was a mentor and a confidant to many people, both professionally and personally. He was outgoing and loved being surrounded by family and friends. Doug had a smile that would light up the room. He was a huge grilling fanatic and took pride in his well-equipped chef's apron. Doug's favorite season was football and he was a faithful fan of the Detroit Lions. He was a big movie buff and could even have a conversation using nothing but movie quotes. He loved everything Superman and has a vast DC comic collection. Doug is survived by his daughter: Kylee Bates of East Barnard, TX; his parents: Douglas Sr. and Anita Bates; sister: Christina Compton and husband Jimmy of Keller, TX; nephew: Zachary Compton; and niece: Zoe Compton; grandparents: Sue Veya of Rockwall, Shirley Cottrell of El Paso, TX, and Ronald Herman of Melvindale, MI; aunts: Deborah Trotter of Taylor, MI, and Tina Barclift of Lakeland, FL; uncles: John Bates and wife Cindy of Southgate, MI, and Russell Herman of Woodhaven, MI; and a host of many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Jack Bates; step-grandfather: William Cottrell, and aunt: Kim (Herman) Woods.
Douglas "Doug" Walter Bates Jr., age 36, of Houston, TX, passed away March 31, 2019. He was born February 2, 1983, in Dearborn, MI, to Doug Walter Bates Sr. and Anita Marie (Herman) Bates. Douglas was a manager in the Global Mobility tax practice at PWC, receiving his Bachelor's degree from Sam Houston University in Huntsville, TX. He was a mentor and a confidant to many people, both professionally and personally. He was outgoing and loved being surrounded by family and friends. Doug had a smile that would light up the room. He was a huge grilling fanatic and took pride in his well-equipped chef's apron. Doug's favorite season was football and he was a faithful fan of the Detroit Lions. He was a big movie buff and could even have a conversation using nothing but movie quotes. He loved everything Superman and has a vast DC comic collection. Doug is survived by his daughter: Kylee Bates of East Barnard, TX; his parents: Douglas Sr. and Anita Bates; sister: Christina Compton and husband Jimmy of Keller, TX; nephew: Zachary Compton; and niece: Zoe Compton; grandparents: Sue Veya of Rockwall, Shirley Cottrell of El Paso, TX, and Ronald Herman of Melvindale, MI; aunts: Deborah Trotter of Taylor, MI, and Tina Barclift of Lakeland, FL; uncles: John Bates and wife Cindy of Southgate, MI, and Russell Herman of Woodhaven, MI; and a host of many cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Jack Bates; step-grandfather: William Cottrell, and aunt: Kim (Herman) Woods.
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