Matt Thomas Bates, III Obituary in Ripley at Thompsons Mortuary

Obituary For Matt Thomas Bates, III

Mr. Matt Thomas Bates, III Age: 52 Ripley, TN

Date-of-Visitation: Friday-October 30, 2026

Place-of-Visitation: Thompson's Mortuary-Ripley, TN

Time-of-Visitation: 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M.

Date-of-Funeral: Saturday-October 31, 2026

Church-of-Funeral: New Hope CME Church-Henning, TN

Time-of-Funeral: 11:00 A.M.

Interment: Garden of Everlasting Life-Covington, TN

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Im so so sorry for ur loss Michelle & children & the entire family. My Condolences & Prayers are with u all. May God continue to give u strength at this difficult time, love yall🙏🏽🕊

Charity Brown

Condolences to the family, you all are in my prayers.

Anna Fae Taylor

My condolences to Michelle and our family may God give you all the strength and comfort you all need praying for you all. I'm at a loss for words. Love, The Buck and The Spiller Hill, Watkins, Osborne and Spivey Street Family.

JoAnn Buck

Another branch from our Walker family has fallen. Tommy, looking at your picture I see both the Bates and Walker genes. I extend to your entire family our deepest condolences. My heart aches for you and your entire family. Sending love and strength during this time. Peggy, Michael, Rosie and Freddie Haynes- 2nd cousins.

Peggy Haynes Edwards