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In memory of
Mr. Bruce Alan Bates
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Bruce Alan Bates, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 29th, 1963.
Preceded in death by:
His father, Sidney Bates; his mother, Edna Ruth Bates; his first wife, Meranda Bates; and his brothers, Sidney G. Bates and David B. Bates.
Survived by:
His wife, April Bates; his son, Ryan Bates; his daughter, Jessica Bates, and her fiancé, Brandon Turner; his step-sons, Sean …
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What causes did Bruce care about most?
God & family
God & family
God & family
What were Bruce's favorite ways to spend free time?
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing
What were Bruce's favorite sports teams?
Wildcats
Wildcats
Wildcats
What were Bruce's favorite drinks?
Ice tea
Ice tea
Ice tea
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Survived by
April Bates
Wife
Ryan Bates
Son
Jessica Bates
Daughter
Brandon Turner
Son-in-law
Sean Elwood
Son
Donovan Elwood
Son
Wyatt Hagerman
Son
Pat Robinson
Sister
Don Bates
Brother
Susan Combs
Sister
Colton Coon
Grandson
Linkin Elwood
Grandson
Octavia Elwood
Granddaughter
Katheryn Howe
Cousin
Predeceased by
Meranda Bates
Spouse, 1964-2017
Sidney Bates
Father
Edna Ruth Bates
Mother
Sid Bates
Brother
David Bates
Brother
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Method of disposition
Cremation
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