Randy Lee Bates was born February 26, 1958, to the late Mr. Levert
Bates and Mrs. Delia Perkins-Bates.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Levert Bates, Jr., and Sam
Bates. He departed this life on Monday, April 11, 2022, at North
Alabama Medical Center. He confessed to Christ at an early age and
joined Mount. New Home M.B. Baptist Church. He later attended
Bible Way Church in Florence, Alabama, where he faithfully served
until his illness.

He leaves to cherish his memories: five sisters, Betty Bates and Endia
Goodwin, both of Leighton, AL, Ruthie Bates, and Evelyn Bates, both
of Sheffield, AL; and Dorothy Little of Decatur, AL; and a host of
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.