James Michael Bates

James Michael Bates, age 50 of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in the Bainbridge Health Care Center.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 30th in the M. G. Frazier Memorial Chapel of Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle.Reverend Larry Wilbanks will officiate. Mr. Bates was born on June 22, 1961 in Dublin.He was the son of James Clyde Bates.He was a self-employed construction worker and a Baptist. Survivors include:mother and step-father, Susie and Harvey Bloodsworth of Rochelle and a brother-Richard Bates of Dexter. Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle is in charge of arrangements.