Charles Edward Bates

Date: October 22, 2026

Name: Charles Edward Bates

Age: 75

Passed away on October 22, 2026.

Charles Bates was born in Nashville, Tennessee on October 1, 1951 and lived most of his life in this area. He was a bright and studious man, having studied at Austin Peay State University. He was a hard worker and served his community in the Water Department for Jone’s Creek Wastewater, testing water and equipment. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, but did enjoy several trips to the beach in Florida.

No Funeral Services are planned at this time.

Survived by:

1 Daughter: Kelly Bates of Coopertown, TN

1 Son: Kyle Bates of Burns, TN

2 Grandchildren:

Courtney Lorenc (Travis) of Waverly, TN

Kylee Bates of Burns, TN

Preceded By:

Parents: Conwell and Marjorie (Moore) Bates

Brother: William A. Bates

Arrangements by Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services (615) 446-1123