William B. Bates

William B. Bates of Covington, passed away December 11, 2018, at the age of 72. Mr. Bates was retired from AT&T after 30 plus years of dedicated service. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, and he sang in the St. Cecilia Choir for 28 years. During his retirement, he used his tech background to invent a computer mouse for the disabled and then gave the pattern to Tech Able. Mr. Bates' volunteer work included his role as the leader of Servant of the Lord Meals on Wheels, his work with Monastery of The Holy Spirit in Conyers, and his membership in Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. and Lucille Mary (Barry) Bates; and sister, Alice Margarette Bates Bush.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Jane Ellen Lasichak Bates; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Allen Lyczak; son and daughter-in-law, William E. and Polina Bates; grandchildren, Justine D. Bates, Sean A. Bates; several nieces and nephews; and his fur babies, Nellie, Lola, and Buddy the Cat.

A Funeral Mass for Mr. Bates will be held Friday, December 14, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2621 GA-20, in Conyers, with Father Juan Areiza officiating. Friends may visit with the family Thursday, December 13, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to Servants of the Lord Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 413, Conyers, GA 30012.

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Visitation

DEC 13. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Funeral Mass

DEC 14. 11:00 AM (EST)

St. Pius X Catholic Church
2621 GA Highway 20
Conyers, GA, 30013