Melvin Bates Obituary
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Jill Robertson/VAMC-NOLA
May 15, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JoAnn Bryant
February 12, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bates family. Our families came together in childhood friendship and marriage (Alton and Jackie). Comfort and strength will carry you through. Love and blessings the Bryant Family
Alvarez McKendall
February 9, 2024
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Bates family. May God keep you during the difficult time.
Pamela Wimbley
February 9, 2024
There are no words I can say that will ease your pain, but I offer my condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you, his family. Melvin was a cherished and dear friend to our family. Always to help. He will be greatly missed.
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Alicia McKendall
February 9, 2024
I send my deepest condolences to the Bates family at this time. May God keep during the time of bereavement.
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