Jason Wayne Bates' Obituary
Jason Wayne Bates, passed from this world on January 6, 2023, in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. Jason was born on February 11, 1970, in Duncan Oklahoma, to Eddie and Linda (Baker) Bates. Jason had a heart of gold, could always bring laughter to any situation and would go out of his way to help those in need. He was a dedicated fan of the Dallas Cowboys and would watch them even though they were losing. Jason worked in maintenance for most of his adult life and took pride in whatever he needed to do. Jason always put his wife and children’s needs before his own. Jason was preceded in death by his first wife; Judith Lynn Bates, infant son Jonathan Bates and father Eddie Wayne Bates. Jason is survived by his wife, of 15 years, Lori Ann Bates; daughter Sarah Lynn Bates, sons Christopher Lee Chappell, Seth Lee Chappell and James Oliver Bragg. Memorial service will be held on Saturday January 14, 2023, at Broken Arrow Church of Christ at 1pm. There will also be another service on January 21, 2023, at Whispering Hills Church of Christ at 1pm. Donations can be made at gofund.me/289699ea
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Jason Wayne Bates have been faithfully entrusted to Floral Haven Funeral Home and Crematory, which is located at 6500 South 129th East Ave., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012 and can be reached at (918)-252-2518.
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