Danny Bates
January 20th, 1956 - December 8th, 2024
From:	Alton, MO
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Funeral:	Cremation with no services planned at this time.
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Danny Harold Bates was born January 20th, 1956 in Thayer, MO and died at his home in Alton, MO December 8th, 2024 at the age of 67 years. Danny is survived by his wife and the love of his life Judy Bates and by siblings Floyd Bates, Boyd Bates, Patsy Hahn, and Kathy Ridenhour. Sons Michael Shane Bates, Christopher Bates, Jeffrey Bates, and Travis bates. Also by nephews Marty Bates, Scotty Bates, Brandon Bates, Brian Bates, Justin Cook, Jody Nix, Daniel Bettis, Bobby Bates, Kevin Bates, Matt Bates, Phillip Bates, Carson Bates, Randy Campbell, and Charles Wilcox and nieces Kim Stone, Rhonda Bates, Melinda Bates, Patsy Redburn, Patty Sue, and Jody Nix, Shajuana Bates, Shelia Bates, Melissa McCann, Tammy Bates, and Brenda Bettis. Grandchildren Caleb Bates, Christian Bates, Ricky (Tyler) Bates, Jordan Bates, Brianna Bates, Madison Bates, Abigail Bates, Tristen Bates, Josh Bates, Levi Bates, Alexis Bates, Jasmine Bates, Zach Bates, Brantley Bates, Elsie Bates, by 11 great grandchildren, and too many great-nephews and great-nieces to list. Danny was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Elsie Bates, brothers Bobby Garnet Bates, Joe Bates, Lyle (Mac) Bates, Richard Bates, and sisters Sally Cook and Anita Wilcox. Also by Nephews Terry Durbin, Larry Bettis, Ricky Bates, Jeffrey Bates, Joe Dan Bates, Jimmy Dale Bates, Ronald Bates, nieces Melinda Bates, Carolyn Conner, and great nephew Colton Smith. Anyone that was familiar with Danny knows that the last place you would expect him to spend any length of time was in the hospital. But as was normal for Danny, he put his own wishes aside and did what he felt he had to do to spend every last moment he could with his friends and family. Danny was a true patriarch and always took care of his wife and his boys with a sense of responsibility that came natural to him, borne out of his deep love and devotion to his family. To know Danny was to be welcomed by him. He leaves behind a town of friends who knew that they could show up anytime without an invitation or even a knock and be greeted by Danny’s warm smile. It was often said that if he teased you it meant he liked you, and he was always quick with a joke. Danny worked in various trades throughout his life, in saw mills, as a roofer, and hauling hay. His jobs took him to many locations throughout the state, but his true home and community was in Alton. He enjoyed squirrel, rabbit, deer, and racoon hunting throughout his life and passed those traditions on to his sons and grandchildren. He spent many nights coon hunting walking through the woods of Oregon county. On nice days you could find him camping and trail riding by horseback or buggy. He spent his retirement years fully taking advantage of the beautiful area he treated as his own backyard. During the summer months he could often be found somewhere along the Eleven Point river, either cuttin’ up on the bank with friends or running his boat up and down the river. Services will be held in the spring, and will be announced at a later date. Donations are not needed at this time thanks to the generosity of this wonderful community that came together in Danny’s time of need. He was truly honored by the outpouring of support.
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