Robert G. "Robbie" Bates

Passed 9/23/2011

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Obituary For Robert G. "Robbie" Bates

Robert G. “Robbie” Bates, 66, of  Wintersville, Ohio died Friday, September 23, 2011 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.  He was born in Steubenville on January 4, 1945.  Robbie was a former employee of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp. and currently the co-owner and operator of  Bates Enterprises  with his wife Darlene. He served as an auxiliary police officer for the Wintersville Police Dept. for several years and also served in the National Guard. Preceding Robbie in death were his son Edward “Eddie” Bates and father James G. Bates.  Surviving are his wife Darlene L. Mankowski Bates; daughter Bobbie Jo (Allan) Bates-Williams; granddaughter Kaylee Bates-Williams; mother Dorothy Allan Bates; brothers Geary (Mary Kay) Bates and Eric (Dee) Bates; 7 nieces and 5 nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. where services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. Dr. Bill Lawrence officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben Memorials may be directed to Childhood Leukemia Foundation, 807 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723

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  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene, Bobbie Jo and Kaylee, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. He was a very special man to so many people. May God Bless you and keep you in his loving care always. We are here for you. Love you, Darcee

  • 09/03/2024

    Lord, hear our prayers; in Your mercy, bring us to Your place of peace and light the soul of Your servant Robbie, whom You have summoned from this world. Call him to be numbered in the fellowship of Your saints. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  • 09/03/2024

    TO THE BATES FAMILY WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY.MAY THE LORD'S BLESSING BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIVES. MAY HE GIVE YOU ALL COMFORT AND PEACE IN YOUR LIVES.SORRY WE CAN'T BE WITH YOU BUT WE ARE IN HHI,SC.OUR LOVE THE BURKE SULLIVAN,JR. FAMILY.

  • 09/03/2024

    Thinking of you all and praying that God will ease your suffering. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry. Love always! Ed, Michele, Mackenzie & Zachary

  • 09/03/2024

    We wish to express our condolences to Darlene and the entire family as they grieve the loss of a wonderful and kind person. We know he will be truly missed by all of those who knew him. He always made me laugh being part of the Wintersville High School class of 1963. May God be with the family as we all know when He is with us He helps to carry our burdens and gives us the strength to get us through our time of sorrow. May God bless each of Robbie's family during this time. Dick & Sharon

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene,Bobbie Jo and family words can't express the sorrow you feel, I can only pray that GOD guides you in this time of need.Please know that I am thankful to have known Robbie and that my child got to know him as well. The Day God Called You Home God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes, He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, You live on through your daughter and grandaughter, you're always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. Much love and respect to the family of the greatest man I ever knew. All of my unconditional love,Kathy

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene and family, I am so sorry to hear about Robbie's passing. Our hands and hearts reach out to you. We're so sorry for your loss and hoping you will find comfort in knowing others care and are near in thought today. Hoping your memories will help ease your pain. He was a great guy!

  • 09/03/2024

    To the Bates family, Darlene and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of Robbie. He was such a nice person always friendly to me and my wife. You are all in our prayers. Take care and God Bless, Jack & Darlene Lammers

  • 09/03/2024

    My sincerest condolences to the Bates family.

  • 09/03/2024

    To the Bates family, We are deeply saddened to have just learned of Robbie's passing. He was such a wonderful man and we truly enjoyed chatting with him at Door 35 at the IX center during the amusement park! He always had such great stories to share and always made us smile.I hope you find comfort in all the happy times you all shared and that it makes each day just a little bit easier. With deep sympathy, Gwenn and Lou Besse (Tenable Security)

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene and family, I work at the Gaslite and have waited on all of you for years. I am so sorry to hear about Robbie. He was a great man and always had some kind of story to make me laugh. I had heard he wasn't doing well, and am grateful that you came in to eat so that I could have a chance to see him. I send you all my prayers and sympathy. Robbie will never be forgotten. May he now rest in peace. God Bless!

  • 09/03/2024

    Our sincere sympathy to all of the Bates Family. We have known Robbie many years through the Belmont County Fair. He will be greatly missed. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Our deepest sympathy to Darlene, Bobbie Jo and your family. It is so difficult on the family members left behind to deal with the passing of someone so dear. We pray that God gives you strength to face each day. Please know we care about you and our hearts go out to you. Sincerely, Kellie, Gerry and Natalie Henwood

  • 09/03/2024

    So sorry to hear about Robbie we were right in front of his camper at Coshocton County fair with our camper he was always so helpful to us in getting set up for the fair we will miss him so much this year, knew something was wrong when he wasn't there Sun. when we took our camper to the fair,again so very sorry for your loss.

  • 09/03/2024

    Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother, father & husband. Soon we know God's purpose for all mankind will be fulfilled. Revelation 21:3,4. So as we patiently wait for that time, know there are many who care about you & include you in their prayers. May you have peace & confidence in our Heavenly Father that he truly cares for you too. The Carr's

  • 09/03/2024

    Mrs Bates and family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family!

  • 09/03/2024

    Darlene, Bobbie Jo, and Kaylee, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of such sadness. Please know that we are thinking about you and our prayers are with you. Take comfort in the fact that Robbie is walking in the valley of God now and that he will be watching over you always. Love, Pam, Stephen, Brady, Jake, and Karly Bolger

  • 09/03/2024

    All our best goes to you Darlene, Bobby Jo, Kaylee, Allen, and the rest of the Bates family. You guys were wonderful to us and I'll always remember that along with all of the things that Robbie taught me. I'm sorry we weren't able to be there but with work and school it was hard. We send our love and prayers and are always on our mind. Love, Becky & Madi

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