•Bates, Jack L., died May 15, 2014 at age 77. Predeceased by father, William Bates and brother, Merle. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lou; children, Marci (Everett) Piper, Mark (Debbie) Bates; grandchildren, Erin (Josh) Hunt, Seth Piper, Brad Bates, Cobi Piper; mother, Anne Bates; brothers, Donald (Noreen), Paul (Diane); sister-in-law, Marie; brothers-in-law, Ray (Rosemary) Morton, Fred (Ginny) Morton; sisters-in-law, Alice McFarlane and Betty (Duane) Peterson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was an educator for 32 years, Principal at Chestnut-Ridge Elementary School, active in his church, served others, and a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College and SUNY Brockport.
His Funeral Service was celebrated May 20 at Pearce Memorial Church, North Chili. Interment, private. Donations can be made to Pearce Memorial Church, Roberts Wesleyan College or Lighthouse Christian Camp in his memory.
