Jerry Benjamin Bates, age 77, born April 21, 1931, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Jerry is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dorothy (Dottie) Bates; 3 daughters, Gloria Bates of Lancaster, Texas, Vickie Cleveland of Heath, Texas, and Joni Parnell of Little Elm, Texas. Jerry is also survived by 2 sons, Ronnie Bates of Lancaster, Texas and Ray Stovall of Hever Springs, Arkansas. Jerry and his wife resided in Dover, Arkansas, and in addition to his sons, daughters and their spouses, Jerry had 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends that will miss him very much.
A Funeral Service will be held at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday, June 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Little Elm Cemetery in Little Elm, Texas. Family and friends are invited to the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco for a visitation Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 12:30 PM, prior to service.
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So sorry Dottie I just found out about Jerry. Doyle Robbins, July 6, 2008 Sorry about your loss. Bob Hardin, Steve Gardner, Rachel Ward Gardner & Hardin Attorneys, July 3, 2008 Dear Dottie: I just want to let you know how much that You and Jerry means to our family. Our boys love both of you very much and think of you as family. we are so sorry to hear that Jerry has left us, but we know that not very long and we will all be together in Heaven and NEVER have to part again. Jessie wants to let you know that he loves you and wants to let you know that he was sad too, but that he will be praying for you. As will all the rest of us. If there is ANYTHING that we can so let us know. Love and Prayers The Ewing Family Robin & Elizabeth Ewing, July 2, 2008 Dear Dottie, was so sad to hear about Jerry's passing, he will surely be missed. If I can help in any way please let me know.Love you, Jerri Kay Jerri Kay Luster, July 2, 2008 Dear Dottie: It's so difficult to understand the why of things, but we know that God is in control and loves. Jerry is in the loving arms of our blessed Savior Jesus Christ. And we are down here waiting to see Jesus and Jerry as they walk the streets of gold. What a glorious day that will be! We miss Jerry, Dottie. And we love you to pieces. We look forward to your coming back to us here in Arkansas. God give you His peace in your time of grief...and carry you through with a love that shines 24/7 till we meet Jesus in the air. All our love in Christ, John and Sherry John and Sherry Meyer, July 2, 2008 Dottie and family; Jerry was a wonderful person who blessed our lives. We know he has made it safely home and will be waiting for to see all of us. He will be missed so much, especially his warm, sincere handshakes in church. We love you and are praying for you. Jim and Jeanne Jim and Jeanne Brasel, July 2, 2008 My Dear Friend Dottie, I am honored that Jerry was ushered into the arms of his Lord on my birthday. I loved him so much and will miss him greatly. You both will live in my heart forever. I Love You, Marie Marie McBryde, July 2, 2008 Dear Dottie, I am so sorry for your loss.Jerry was one of the good people and I'm sure the Lord has a great "welcome mat"put out for him.We will all be together again in the not to distant future.My prayers are with you and I know our God will give you strength. Carl Habel Pelsor Carl Habel, July 2, 2008
