Roger “Buddy” Bates, 79, of Arnett passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at his home.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Seaton Cemetery.
Buddy was born May 14, 1941, to Roy Lee Bates and Rosalee Rodgers in Gatesville. He graduated from Gatesville High School and went to Louisiana State University on a band scholarship.
In 1962, Buddy was married to Sarah Virginia Dunaway and they had t…
