Birth date: Jan 16, 1962 Death date: Dec 5, 2017
John Wesley Bates, Jr. (55) On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Martinsburg, WV. Loving son of Anna and the late John W. Bates, Sr. Father of Wesley Bates (Jacqulyn) and Zach Young and brother of Diane Hamilton (David). Grandfather o Read Obituary
Will forever miss you Bubba. Until we meet again my friend.
Shane T.
Salina, KS
Even though we had not seen Johnny in a long time, his passing is still hurtful. He always kept us laughing even in situations that were not always funny. He was always truthful, even blunt at times, but would look you in the eyes when he said it. If it was BS, he would eventually break out with that grin, then we would all be laughing. We will always remember you. Be at peace. Chelsea and Winnie Ballenger
Thoughts and Prayers!! He was a wonderful person. From the Huffman and Tolson Family
RIP John. You will be missed. I think about you every time I put that dvd in I have that was made of us when we used to run around in the yard and play when we were kids
Johnny was always such a well mannered young man to be around. He always said something funny to make you laugh . He was so easy to sit to sit and talk too. Love you John. You will be missed . Aunt Judy
Johnny had the sweetest soul and such a gift of making everyone around him laugh and happy...he was just a great man! He loved his family and was always there to help...Though we lived thousand of miles apart I always looked forward to seeing him at reunions and gatherings, he will be greatly missed by our whole family. RIP Bubba xoxo
Bubba lived with Steve and I for 8 years. So many memories and laughs. He was more like our adopted son than nephew. He touched so many lives with his smile, his stories, and doing for others. You will be missed. Love you always. Uncle Steve and Aunt Karlene Lawson.
Johnny has been a part of my life since i was 5 years old He was always more like my brother than nephew.Anytime i asked him to do anything he was always there. He always made me laugh.I have always loved you and will hold only love for you in my heart.I will miss you so much. Thank you for loving my girls.Rest in Peace, I love you. Aunt Debbie.
