Carmel Clifton “Cliff” Bates, 69, of Killen, AL, passed away June 26, 2017 at ECM Hospital. Mr. Bates was a retired salesman and a Baptist.
Mr. Bates is survived by:
Mother: Ruby Butler Sullivan of Killen
Sons: Clifton Bates of Rogersville, AL
John Bates of Rogersville
Jeff Bates of Flint, MI
Daughter: Brandy Lapeer of Killen
Brothers: Danny Bates of Grand Blank, MI
Gene Bates of Waterloo, AL
Sister: Regina Cole of Florence, AL
(14) Grandchildren and (3) Great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his father Carmel Cleo Bates, his wife Mattie Bates, and his daughter Leann Bates.
There will be a Memorial Service held for Mr. Bates on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Greenhill Funeral Home with Bro. James Waddell officiating.
Greenhill Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
