Arlan Bates Sr.
Arlan Lanier Bates, Sr., 78, of 303 E. Main Street died Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
He was born September 24, 1942, in Alleghany County, the son of the late Basil L Bates, and Ethel Boone Dixon.
He was also proceeded in death by one sister, Carol Fleshman.
He served in the United States Army. He worked as an equipment operator for the United States Forest Service for many years as well as a mechanic for Dressler Motors.
Surviving are his wife, Hilda Byer Bates, of Covington; a son, Arlan Bates Jr., of Covington; three stepsons, Billy Gill of Hopewell, Va., Bobby Gill of Hopewell, Va., Keith Byer of Covington; a step-grandson, Brady Byer of Chester, Va., an aunt, Vernie Sexton of Covington; also several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, his body has been cremated.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Friends may send condolences online at www.ArrittFuneralHome.com
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