Byron B. Bates, age 61, of Bartow, FL, died Friday, December 05, 2025, at his residents in Bartow, FL

Byron is survived by his mother: Dora Braddy, Bartow, FL, daughter: Shanita Bates, siblings: Anthony Braddy, Albert Bates,Jr. James Myrick, Dorothea Beckford and Colleen Bates, three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation with family and friends will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM at Gause Funeral Home 625 S Holland Pkwy, Bartow, FL St, Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM.