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Elwood S. Bates Jr., hardworking man

February 11, 2019

Elwood S. Bates Jr., 60, of Williamstown, N.J., passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.  

Mr. Bates loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.  He also loved to fish and hunt.  He was a hardworking man, who took great pride in providing for his family.  

He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Simpson) Bates; mother Betty Bates; children, Woody (Pamela) Bates, Steve (Stephanie) Bates and Tanya (Christian) Massi; three sisters; grandchildren, Woody Bates IV, Aiden, Myla, Dallas, Giavanna, Jaelyn, Kayla Bates, Noah and Greyson Massi; and great-granddaughter, Ella Rae Soberal.  

A funeral service will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of First Baptist Church, 20304 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, where friends may call after 10 a.m.  Interment will follow at Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Bates’ memory can be made to: First Baptist Church, 20304 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.

Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown. 

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