Timmy T.J. James Bates

Timmy James (T.J.) Bates was sadly taken from us on July 20, 2010 at the age of 25. T.J. was born on December 17, 1984 in Stillwater, OK. He grew up in Stillwater and enjoyed riding four-wheelers, dirt bikes, and working on cars. T.J. had a kind heart and loved being around family and friends. T.J. is survived by his parents: Terry and Barry Adams of Morrison. Willie Bates of Stillwater. Brothers: Jessie Bates, Casady Adams, Cody Adams of Stillwater, Torrance Adams of Morrison. Sisters: Leslie Bates-Sloan, Tiffany Weaver, Mickella Adams of Morrison, Melanie Adams-Saunders of Guymon. Nieces and Nephews: Braxton and Brooklyn Sloan, Aryanna and AJ West, Preston Bates, Logan and Blake Saunders, Kaslyn Adams and Kaylee Lee. Funeral Services will be Saturday July 24, 2010 at the Mehan Union Church. Interment will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Friday July 23, 2010 at Palmer Marler Funeral Home from 8am-8pm. Everyday we will miss you, but we will always love you and carry you in our hearts. Any Donations can be donated to Timmy Bates Support Trust at any Midfirst Bank. Condolences may be sent using our online guestbook at www.pmcfh.com. Services have been entrusted to Palmer-Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater, OK