Dateline: Dallas, Texas

Name of Deceased: Gilbert Roger Bates, loving father and grandfather Age: 90
Date of Death: October 16, 2014
Place of Death: Medical City Hospital, Dallas, Texas
Date of Birth: August 10, 1924 at Otis, Kansas
Parents Name: Edward & Lena (Jessup) Bates

OBITUARY INFORMATION

Married Hildred Allene Munger on Dec. 24, 1947 in Hoisington. She died Feb. 11, 1999.
Gilbert retired from Oil Field Sales.
Mr. Bates was a Dallas, Texas resident for the last several years coming from Great Bend
He served during World War II in the Navy from 1943 to 1946.
Gilbert was a former member of the First Assembly of God in Great Bend where he had served as a deacon for many years.
Gil Spent his last several years in Dallas with his family, learning the city and enjoying new experiences. Not surprising to those who knew him, stubborn and independent to the end. Most importantly, always a faithful servant to his Lord, leaving his family an incredible Christian heritage.

SURVIVORS

two daughters: Stephanee Bates of Dallas, TX, Shari Bates-Stephens and husband Lawrence of Dallas, TX
four grandchildren: Lt. Rique Sanchez, USN of Virginia Beach, VA; Alexis Stephens, Audrey Stephens and Alec Stephens all of Dallas, TX.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Del Lynn Bates Sanchez; three brothers, Ivan, Melvin, and Clifford, and two sisters, Wanda and Bettie.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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