Joseph Allen \Joe\"" Bates Obituary (1935 - 2006)

Mr. Joseph Allen Joe Bates, 71, of Owensboro, KY and formerly of Madisonville died at 7:30 A.M. Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at the Fern Terrace Lodge in Owensboro. \ Born August 8, 1935 in Hopkins County, KY he was the son of the late Walker Andrew Bates and Myra Ellen Robertson Bates. \ He was an accountant for a Building Material business. \ He is survived by one sister, Ann Vaughan of Madisonville; one brother, Jim Bates of Owensboro and several nieces and nephews. \ Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, December 14, 2006 at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Leonard officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacramento Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. \ Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. Thursday until the services at the funeral home. \ \