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Obituary For Lawrence H. Bates
Mr. Lawrence Howard Bates was born on November 24, 1959, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a son of the late Walter Ray and Freda Bates (Shaw).
Lawrence was preceded in death by his father, Walter Ray Bates;
his brother, Roger Bates and his sister, Daphne Waters.
Lawrence served in the U.S. Army from 1984-1987, on active duty, to include a tour in Germany, and 5 years in the Ready Reserves. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Golden Gate University, Monterey, California.
Lawrence loved his family, he loved to golf, he loved to cook and he loved traveling. More importantly, Lawrence received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2025.
Lawrence is survived by his mother, Freda Shaw, his brothers:
Walter Bates, David Bates Sr., and Jeffrey Bates; his children: Kendrick Bates (AZ), Antyon Christian-Wallace (GA), Devaurius Benford (TN), Leah Anderson (SC), and Victoria Bates (FL); Grandchildren: Ayana, Tyqueria, Dequasia, Devaurius Jr., De 'Cauria, De 'Zion, De 'Ziya, Avauri, Saniya, Jalina, Lillian, Haven, Alannah, Integrity, Elijah, and Josiah.
Lawrence also leaves a host of nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends, who will dearly miss him.
Family Visitation ~ Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 12-1:00pm with funeral service to follow at Hellum Funeral Chapel.
Interment ~ Monday, August 18, 2025 Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Pegram, Tn at 2:00pm
Please keep the Bates family in your thoughts and prayers.
Arrangements entrusted to Hellum Funeral Home, Inc. 611 South Highland Ave. Murfreesboro, Tn. 37130 (615) 893-4323
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Erin sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Lawrence H. Bates - August 16, 2025
Grady Rudolph sent Vivid Recollections for Lawrence H. Bates - August 11, 2025
I grew up with this family and I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences to Freda and his family children love you all Jeannette Vantrease Smith Charles Lindon Smith
What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. Love is not bound by time nor distance. I will always remember Lawrence. Freda and family are all part of my village and wonderful memories. I love you all and my heart is with you.
To Mr Lawrence Bates one of my favorite cousins in the arms of almighty God no more suffering just joy I love you Jeff and Freddie and David Ray and Walter we will see him again one day we love Yaw'll Montrea Ms. Emma Bass, Shon
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathy out to the Bates family and friends on this very sad occasion.I remember Lawrence when his family and my lived in Head Home.He was always nice and kind to me.I will keep you all in my heart,my thoughts and my prayers.
Extending Sincere Condolences & Prayers to the Family from Melba (Corder) Jobe. Class of 1977 LHS.
Really gonna miss you my dear sweet Cousin, it's gonna be different without you, for the rest of my life I'll be thinking about you, Really gonna Miss you 💘
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I work at Pebble Beach at the golf course. I got to know Larry on a personal basis. I enjoyed our talking, our times together. I just found out about his passing and hopefully God will give strength to his family and friends going forward. Larry, I miss you
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My prayers goes to your family my prayers goes out to your family my condolence so sorry to hear about brother love love y'all and keep your head up God's got a blessing with your name on it
My prayers and condolence go to the family may the Lord be with you through your grief love you all Rita Bates
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lawrence my condolences to you mother Bates and the family I will keep you in my prayers
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