William Roman Bates, 59, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1967. A beloved Son and Brother. His presence in the lives of those who knew him will be remembered with enduring respect and gratitude.
William was a resident of Mesa, Arizona. His life and legacy remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him.
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun;
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
