| Darrell Duane Bates, 50, of Sweet Home, died January
5th at his home. He was born to Lester and Zelma (Cagle) Bates. Darrell
grew up in Ukiah, California. He came to Oregon in his 20’s, settling in
the Rogue River/Grants Pass area. He spent a short time in Tacoma and moved to
Sweet Home three years ago. Darrell painted cars and did body work for
Floyd’s Body Shop. He enjoyed time with friends and family and was well loved. Darrell
is survived by sister: Robbie and husband Harland Deathridge of Ripon, CA; two
brothers: Earl and wife Rita Bates of Sacramento, CA and Paul and wife Oleta Bates
of Ukiah, CA; uncle: Roy Bates; and many friends and cousins. Due to
the weather, the family has decided to change the service for Darrell D. Bates.
It will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 20th, at the American Legion Hall, 1127
Long St., Sweet Home. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel will be handling the arrangements. | 
