Max D.

Bates

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Max D. Bates

Jan 27 1939 - Mar 25 2021

Max Duward Bates of Allen, Texas passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born on January 27, 1939 to Charles Bates and Ezell (McAiden) Bates in Gordonville, Texas. Max graduated from Whitesboro High School. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army. Max married Jo Juanna Dickey in Sherman, Texas. He was a mechanical engineer for Texas Instruments. Max enjoyed woodworking, clocks and engines.

Max is survived by his daughter, Victoria Bates of Allen, Texas; grandson, Max Russell Bates and Jered Wayne Bates, both of Allen, Texas; and his sister, Naomi Bates of Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ezell Bates; wife, Jo Juanna Bates; brothers, Carl Bates, Leon Bates and Dale Bates.

A “come and go” visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing.

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