It has been a difficult week for the Bates family. Their beloved Papa Bill, Gil Bates’ father, passed away on May 13th, while under hospice care. His full name was William Gilvin Bates, but people called him Bill. He and Mama Jane would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on May 24th, which is also Alyssa and John Webster’s 11th anniversary. We know that Mama Jane and the rest of the Bates family would appreciate prayer as they grieve the loss of Papa Bil. If you would like to learn more about his life, you can read his obituary.
My Heartfelt Condolences & Prayers🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
ReplyDeletePrayers for all of you. May God bless all of you!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I will remember your family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteCondolences to the bates family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
ReplyDeleteSo so sorry to hear of Mr. Bates passing. He is in the arms of our Lord and Savior now. Prayers for you all.
ReplyDeleteGil and Kelly Jo and the entire family were so faithful to visit Papa Bill and Jane and celebrate holidays and birthdays with them and also were there to share in the responsibility of helping take care of Papa Bill and Jane health. I admire their dedication to their elderly parents and I will miss seeing Papa Bill and know their family are all mourning the loss of Papa Bill. Prayers for all the family !
ReplyDeleteKeeping Mama Jane and the whole Bates family in our thoughts and prayers. Papa Bill is now healed and with our Heavenly Father.
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss and I wish we your fans could take away your pain and suffering so that you could feel better
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. Papa Bill will be missed by so many. I know I’ll smile when I think about him in all of the videos with the family at the farm. You are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Papa Bill. Thank you for sharing him for all these years of videos and Bringing Up Bates. I will keep Mama Jane in good thoughts at this trying time, both of grieving and chemo treatment. Also the entire Bates clan at this time
ReplyDeleteMama Jane I am sorry to hear about Papa Bill. I am praying for you and all of the Bates family right now
ReplyDeleteMy condolences for the Bates family, his church family, and community. What a legacy he leaves! It begs a personal assessment of our own lives. What kind of legacy will I leave for future generations? Is Jesus my Lord and Savior? YES! Is the way I live my life proof of that? Do I share God's love for others with everyone? Papa Bill was a perfect example of how the Christian life should be lived. Thank you Papa Bill "Well done good and faithful servant"!
ReplyDeleteI’m so sorry for your loss. I know how much you all loved Papa Bill. This very special man is now with his Lord and Savior. He will be missed here on earth until you are all reunited!
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Poppa Bill. Prayers for Janey and the rest of the family.
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