Mr. Paul Spates, of Bascom, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his residence.
Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church located at 4895 River Road in Bascom, Florida where the Reverend Leroy Hall is the pastor with the Reverend Leroy McLeroy, officiating.
Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Spates will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 18, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:
A Loving Wife: Rosa Mae Spates of Bascom, Florida
Two Sons: Stacey Spates and Reggie Spates both of Greenwood, Florida
One Daughter: Valerie Spates of Greenwood, Florida
Two Sisters: Plassie Rollins and Laura Turner both of Bascom, Florida
One Brother: Robert Spates, Jr. of Columbus, Georgia
Two Grandchildren: Marcus Spates and Jaden Spates
And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many dear friends.
Arthur James Jones sent Beautiful Dreams for Paul Spates - July 16, 2025
Mr. Spates was a kind hearted person. He will truly be missed by all you had the privilege of knowing him. May God give his family strength during this very difficult time.
May blessings be with your family always. Paul was a very nice man and always met me with a smile. I am happy to have been on his path.God Bless
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences during your time of great sorrow and grief. We pray that your family will be comforted in knowing that God will see you through.
Mr. Paul was one of the nicest people I've me. My bus driver for school and he was like family to everyone that rode Bus 61. You will be missed and condolences to the family. Isaac
My condolences and prayers to his wife and children and his family
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