Harold D. Bates

Harold Bates, 77, of Lampasas passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. Harold was born at Rollins Brook Hospital in Lampasas on August 27, 1945 to William Denton Bates and Allynn Skeen Bates. He attended Lampasas and Liberty Hill schools before graduating from Leander High School. In 1967, Harold married Charlotte Gaye Sebastian and together they celebrated almost 52 years of marriage. Harold was a mechanic, working at numerous auto dealerships and mechanic shops. He was also a millwright. After owning and operating Key Automotive in Lampasas, he worked at oil refineries along the Gulf Coast and abroad. Mr. Bates was a member of the Broad Street Church of Christ and was a faithful attendant until his health started failing. He had a servant’s heart and enjoyed helping others. He was an EMT and volunteer Firefighter in Lampasas as well as with other various departments in the state. Harold enjoyed boating with his family, anything and everything related to guns and ammo, tinkering with electronics and visiting with friends near and far on HAM radios. Harold had been living in Lubbock for the last six months and spent his final days enjoying family, site seeing, trying different restaurants, meeting new people, and watching TV in his new recliner chair. Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Charlotte. Harold is survived by his daughter, Susan Carpenter (Ray) of Lubbock; son, Billy Bates (Tasha) of Lampasas; Grandchildren: Cabri Carpenter, Kelli Lankford (Clay) all of Lubbock, Braden Bates, Corbin Bates, Wyatt Bates, Great-grandson: Paxton Lankford, Brother: Richard Bates (Shirley) of Lampasas, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Mackenzie Place and everyone who has reached out during this this most difficult time. The family visitation will be on Friday, September 30, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas. The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at First Street Church of Christ in Lampasas. Mr. Bates chose to be cremated. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Lampasas

Harold D. Bates

August 27, 1945 - September 25, 2022