Robert Lee Bates

January 30, 2006 -Vernon, Ohio- ROBERT LEE BATES Jr.,54, of Vernon, Ohio, died at his residence, on January 30, 2006, with his family by his side. Formerly of Ashtabula County, he was born on August 18, 1951 in Greenville, Pennsylvania to Robert L. Bates Sr. and Marian G. (Youngblood) Bates. Mr. Bates was a 1969 graduate of Jamestown High School. He served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973. Mr. Bates operated a dairy farm for over 25 years. He enjoyed going to yard sales, flea markets and auctions, collecting old milk bottles, antiques and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Bates is preceded in death by his father. Survivors include a daughter Maria C. Good of Somerset, Penn.; sons, Robert W. Millard of Pierpont, Ohio, Clayton H. Bates of Somerset, Penn., Benjamin L. Bates of Williamsfield, Ohio; his mother Marian G. Furness of Greenville, Penn.; sisters, Janet E. Solomon of Lordstown, Ohio, Carol A. Karr of Vernon, Ohio, Donna J. Scott of Greenville, Penn., Lois J. Bates, of Lordstown, Ohio, Mary S. Berrier of Pulaski, Penn.; brothers James G. Bates, of Sandy Lake, Penn., Ralph A. Bates of Jamestown, Penn., and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Baumgardner Funeral Home, 8569 Main Street, Kinsman, Ohio. A private burial of cremated remains will be in Kinsman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio, 44512. Guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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