Ryan Joshua Bates, born August 17, 1999, was taken from us on July 16, 2019; a month before his 20th birthday.
Ryan graduated from Cypress Spring Highschool in May 2017. He was a very smart, fun, funny, loving young man with still so many hopes, dreams, and goals. We may never have an understanding as to why he had to go so soon but are very blessed to have shared his precious life with him. Ryan loved his family and friends, especially his “Brothers”. He enjoyed life to the fullest whenever life permitted.
Ryan is survived by his mother Trisha Manning Bates, father Jason Bates, sister Alexis Bates, fiancée Deborah (Debbie) Elizondo, his brothers and several other family and friends that loved him dearly.
Visitation will be held at Bear Creek Baptist Church on August 7, 2019 from 10-11 AM, followed by Funeral Service from 11 AM-12PM, concluding with Committal Service at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home from 12:30-1:30 PM.