William Bates

BATES, William Roy, 71, of Hillman, died on March 22, 2008, at his residence.

He is survived by his wife, Rose; sons, Seth (Annette) of Greenville, S.C., and George (Cathy) Reo of Hillman; daughters, Tonica Donaldson of Kingsley, and Vicki Reo and Michelle (Chris) Klotz, both of Hillman; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a brother, Wayne (Shary) of Centerville, Texas.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, at 11 a.m., Pastor Jason Mandley officiating. Visitation hours will be held on Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home, Hillman.