Delwyn "Del" Bates

Mr. Bates was a loving husband, father and friend. He was a very talented musician and was known for playing the mandolin and piano by ear. He loved to coon hunt and was a member of the Cullman County Coon Hunters Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lincoln and Lona Bates; son, Byron Holdbrooks and brothers: Gene Bates, Floyd Bates and Mervin Bates.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Connie Bates; son, Jeff Bates; daughters: Sherri Shellby, Kerri Bingham and Nicole (Baron) Wood sisters: Wilda Kohlenberg and Trilba Sue Estep; 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

His family will receive friends on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life Service for Delwyn Bates will be held in the chapel of Moss Service on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Malcolm Carter officiating.

Condolences and special memories can be left for the family at mossservicefh.com