Mr. Lacy Bates passed from this earth on January 12th, 2016 in his home in Manchester, TN. He served his country for over 22 years in the United States Army and retired as a Master Sergeant. Mr. Lacy always said that if he had the opportunity to do it all over again he would. He is preceded in death by his mother and father Dave and Maggie Bates. He is survived by his loving wife of 51years Renate Bates (Kornprobst); nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many many friends. Mr. Bates loved his friends dearly and they loved him back!
The family will receive friends Wednesday January 13th, 2016 from five O’clock in the evening to eight O’clock in the evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday January 14th, 2016 starting at 12 noon. There will be an additional one hour viewing prior to the service. The interment will be held immediately following at Head of Hurricane Cemetery in Moore County. In lieu of flowers The Bates family is asking that you make a contribution to the Noah Forks Baptist Church in Mr. Bates honor.
1030 Old Woodbury Highway
Manchester, TN 37355
Care of Becky Huddleston
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bates Family