Mr. Danny M. Bates

Mr. Danny Murrel Bates, age 67 of Kennamer's Cove gained his angel wings on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on March 5, 1958, Danny was known for living a life of humbleness, never missing an opportunity to help others. He was known for saying "never forget where you came from." Danny lived his life daily this way. He was a member of Trading Post Cowboy Church where he loved his Lord and his church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy & Mildred Bates and siblings, Ted, Morris Ray, Raymond, Patsy, and Janet. Danny is survived by his siblings, Mary, Doris, Pete, and Rhonda. He was the proud father of his daughter, Cassie Chrisman and son, Cory (Mallory) Bates; and beloved grandfather to Ivy Carmack, Isabella Chrisman, Slade Bates, Everleigh Bates, and Ledger Bates. Known as "Pops" by all and especially his cherished bonus sons, Cory Mills, Shawn Ivy, and Shawn Rice that he was proud of and loved like sons. Danny started working at North Marshall Utilities in 1978. In 2000, he was appointed by the board of directors to become manager and he served this position until 2013 when he retired after 35 years of dedicated service. He was an avid horseman and his barn was always a welcome spot for what he called his gifts from God, where were the people that he enjoyed coming to ride, train, or just visit. He especially loved helping the younger ones. He was always known for feeding anybody that came by. He enjoyed being President of the Saddle Club where he felt he was helping families come together through horses. Danny's love for others and humbleness will be forever etched in the hearts of all that loved him. Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at Grant Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Bro. Phillip Gilliland and Bro. Dale Cantrell officiating. Pallbearers will be Cory Bates, Cory Mills, Shawn Rice, Jason Elkins, Ty Elkins, Coty Stapler, Heath Barnett, and Brent Martin, with Shawn Ivy serving as an honorary pallbearer. Arrangement Entrusted to Grant Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Danny M. Bates

March 5, 1958 - May 28, 2025