James Bates of Clinton Township is survived by his wife: Joanne Bates; children: Ryan (Norma) Bates, Rachel (Mike) Broman; grandson: James Bates; sisters: Lois, Irene, and Nancy; and brothers: Robert, David, Michael, Patrick, Gary, and Bud. He was preceded in death by his parents; Cecelia and Archie Bates; son: Bradford James Bates; and siblings: Lorraine, Ray, and Larry. Family will receive visitors 3-9 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, Michigan. He will lie Instate 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2013 at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 Nunneley, Clinton Township, Michigan with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. www.kaulfuneralhome.com
