John Bates
September 29, 1936 - January 26, 2020
John Bates, 83 of West Fork passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Westwood Health Rehab in Springdale. He was born September 29, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Lloyd and Bertha Leycer Bates. John retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone. He served in the United States Army and was known as an avid outdoorsman who loved life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jamie, one son, Robert, one brother Jack and one daughter Tonya. Survivors include one son, Wade Bates and wife Sonia of West Fork; one daughter, Sonya Bates and one brother Jim Bates of Louisiana and two grandchildren, Lili and Angelica. No services are planned. Arrangements by Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale. Online condolences may be left at www.siscofuneral.com
John Bates, 83 of West Fork passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Westwood Health Rehab in Springdale. He was born September 29, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to Lloyd and Bertha Leycer Bates. John retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone. He... View Obituary & Service Information