Richard Allen Bates, Jr. of Blue Ridge, Texas passed away February 18, 2015 at the age of 63. He was born November 22, 1951 to Richard Allen Bates, Sr. and Loretta (Burton) Bates in Ozona, Texas. Richard married Peggy Rush on April 20, 1979 in Rockwall, Texas. He previously owned the Bates Cycle Parts. Richard was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who loved his grandson deeply. He had a passion for his dogs, motorcycles and fishing.
Richard is survived by his wife Peggy R. Bates of Blue Ridge, Texas; daughters, Leah Fuller and boyfriend Matthew Moore of Richardson, Texas and Hillary Bates of Blue Ridge, Texas; grandson, Justin Vaughan of Blue Ridge, Texas; brother, Robert Bates and wife Kathleen of Nevada, Texas; brother, Jack Bates and significant other Audrey Menarik of Dallas, Texas; and son-in-law, David Henes of Carrollton, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Loretta Bates.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel in Allen, Texas with Carl Tiner officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the dog rescue group, DFW Rescue Me at dfwrescueme.org.