Billy Herbert Bates

April 29, 1933 - January 28, 2018

Billy Herbert Bates 1933 – 2018 Bill H. Bates "Fuzzy," 84, born in Corry, Pennsylvania, April 29, 1933, passed away in his home on January 28, 2018. Bill served his country proudly from 1950-1953 in the U.S. Army. In the Korean War, he was a Staff Sergeant. He was also a tank driver. Bill had 10 children, 30 grandchildren, and 39 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Lora Bates, and great-granddaughter, Claire Baker. Services will be held at Bakersfield National Cemetery on a date to be announced. To honor his service in the U.S. Army, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to his favorite charities, www.woundedwarriorproject.org or www.stjude.org. Thank you. Wood Family Funeral Service was entrusted with his care. For condolences please visit www.woodmortuary.net.