Marvin

Bates

Marvin "Butch" Bates Jr., age 55 passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne.

He was born September 1, 1962 to the late Marvin E. Bates Sr. and Donna Wood in Battle Creek, Michigan. He enjoyed just being outdoors and truly treasured the time he could spend with his family and friends.

Marvin is survived by his fiancé, Brenda Lontz, Paulding; daughters, Rayanna Bates, Sherwood, Angela York, Memphis, TN; stepdaughter, Amy Kirkland, Paulding; 13 grandchildren; sister, Tabitha Schmidt, Michigan, and brothers, Richard Bates and Bucky Webb, both of Florida.

He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister.

Arrangements  are pending.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested for the family C/O Den Herder Funeral Home.