Larry Eugene Bates

November 1, 1950 - March 31, 2021

Larry E. Bates of Columbus, Ohio passed on the evening of March 31, 2021 after living a fun-filled, cheerful life, just shy of 71 years. Larry is survived by his son, Charles Estill "Skip" (Laura) Bates; daughters, Wanda Lee Bates, Elizabeth (Brett) Mollett; brothers, William "Bill" (Connie) Bates, Ed (Patricia) Bates; sister, Wanda L. Miller; grandsons, Kyle Wright, Ian Bates, Sean C. McDaniel, Cameron Bradley, and Anthony Mollett; special friends The Harlan Family, Ernie "Bones", Fred Bergunzi, Pete Pelar, Manzi Handy, Nate, Steve and Kat & Terry; and many, many special nieces and nephews and innumerable friends. Larry is preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Margaret" Bates; parents, Estill and Juanita M. Bates; and sister, Carolyn "Carol" M. Bates. Larry enjoyed being around the people he loved, attending car shows, fishing, and good food. His humor, smile and whit will be missed by all that knew him. We will also be remembering Larry's beloved wife, Mary "Margaret" Bates. It was important to Larry, as the loving wife, devoted mother, and caring grandmother she was, that she be layed to rest with her husband of thirty years. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. at O.R. WOODYARD COMPANY CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH. where the funeral service will be officiated by Israel Ochoa on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens in Canal Winchester. Celebration of Life to follow at World Conquerors Through Jesus Christ Church at 1659 Ransburg Ave., Columbus, OH.