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In Loving Memory

Bates, James Louis

May 5, 1942 - July 20, 2025

passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025,

Beloved wife of Eleni Bates (nee Antoniou) of 43 years; loving father of Ivan (Sarah) Rendulic and Vickie Ploesser; dearest papou of James, Luke, Juliana, Michael Rendulic, Nicholas and Christopher Ploesser; dear brother of Helen (Roger) Halbrook, late Pat Sudler and James A. Bates; our dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.

James was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was “a man’s man” and he was always saying ” Whatever is to be, to be”.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1755 Des Peres Rd. (63131).

Visitation Wednesday, July 23, 9:00 am until Service 10:00 am at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1755 Des Peres Rd. Interment St. Matthews Cemetery.

 

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