Birth date: Jul 10, 1992 Death date: Apr 20, 2026
Grady Davis Bates 1992-2026 Grady Davis Bates entered this world on July 10, 1992, at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, bringing joy to his parents, David Wesley Bates and Kathryn Sue Redding. From the very start, Grady’s ar Read Obituary
Grady was a funny loving young man. My daughter babysat him. He loved playing tricks on her. He told her once. He needed a toy. At the top of a shelf. When she got up there. There is as a huge snake. In a glass enclosure. He was laughing so hard. And he was probably only about 4.
Recently he was giving information. About being a Captain. For my Grandson. He will truly be missed. Love to his parents. And all who loved him.
Judith
Ed StPatrick lit a candle in memory of Grady Bates
I lived next door to his grandmother Wanda Bates in Owasso and although I never knew Grady personally but what I remember about Grady was that he and his dad David Bates would come over on Friday and I would see Grady mowing his grandmother's acreage, I remember thinking what a nice gesture to show how much he cared for his grandmother and then both him and his dad would take Wanda out to lunch. Wonderful memories for me, it sad to think that all 3 are gone now.
Donna Tindal lit a candle in memory of Grady Bates
I have been close friends with Grady’s mother, Suzy since 1997, when we worked together at a Tulsa Veterinary hospital, so I have known Grady since he was around five. I moved away in 2005, when he was around 13, so before he grew into his larger than life teen, then adult persona. I remember a sweet, respectful, quiet boy chilling in the office while his mama worked. Always reading books well above his grade level. Intelligent, articulate, and absolutely loved his mom and Jerry, and baby sister, Grace. I remember how excited he was to watch fireworks for Fourth of July, since his birthday was a few days after. Pretty sure he thought it was his personal holiday. My heart is broken that he has left us Earthside, and I hope he got a huge, warm welcome from all of his beloved family and friends who went before him. Rest in peace Grady, Fair winds and following seas. Leave your family little signs that you made it safely across and your spirit is well when you can. May they see you in a bird, a moment, hear you in a song they connect to you that mysteriously is always playing when they turn on the radio. Peace and healing to all those who love you that you leave here.
From the time he was slightly pre-teen and we met him, at his mother’s business. He was always so respectful to my wife and I, whether it was the 4th of July parties, Goodbye party when he was heading to the Navy, or running into him at a steak house. He never failed to stop and say Hi and chat. He and my son later bonded over Tulsa Talons football, where we all had season tickets. We’ll all miss you, a realize that pain is just love with no place to go.
Best memories with Grady was anytime we were together talking about the board on the water and the experience we had and offshore boating and fishing teaching him how to make shark leaders and catching them,also the trips on grand lake watching fireworks watching the respect he had for his daughter anytime we were together was a joyful experience he will always be in my heart and thoughts especially on the water a very true brother love you CAPTAIN GRADY BATES RIP Sail the blue sky's 💙 ❤️ ♥️
