Edward Gary Bates

June 26, 1961 - June 25, 2011
Edward Gary Bates


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Edward Gary Bates age 49, of Maple Hill died Saturday June 25, 2011 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

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  • June 28, 2011
    kimberly bates says:
    This is my father I was there every step of the way and I need him to know how much I loved him thank you to this weebsite for letting me speak my thoughts I love you daddy ill be sure to think of you everyday and pray fro you everynight and watch extra john wyne movies in memory of us I love you with all my heart

  • July 02, 2011
    John and Colleen Bates says:
    WE WILL MISS HIM MORE AND MORE EACH DAY. HE WAS THE BEST BROTHER A MAN COULD HAVE HE WILL BE IN MY THOUGTS FOREVER. WE LOVE YOU ED.

  • July 02, 2011
    Elinor Wainwright says:
    To my dearest nephew Eddie, I will remember you forever. So many memories to keep you alive in my heart. Will never forget swimming at Troys lake in Greenwich Ct.Your at peace now in Gods hands, say hello to my sister Didi.I will pray for Jessie and Kimmy. Love forever and ever,Auntie Ellie

  • July 02, 2011
    John Barry Bates III says:
    Have nothing but awesome memories amd great times with my favorite uncle rest in peace my friend you will always have a special place in my heart

  • July 04, 2011
    sissy hinz says:
    it is a great loss for are family I will forever hold him close in my heart ,,my condolences to his daughter's and brother and sister feel at peace he is with mom and dad now ,he will forever be watching over you with love ,,